Fourierite

/ˈfʊriərʌɪt/ noun

Definition

A dedicated follower or member of a community organized according to Fourierist principles.

Etymology

From Fourier plus the suffix -ite, which denotes a member of a group, movement, or place (like 'Israelite' or 'meteorite'). This variant term emerged among 19th-century supporters of Fourier's experimental communities.

Kelly Says

Fourierites weren't just theorists—they were willing to leave their homes and actually try living in these experimental communities, making them among the first intentional community members in modern history, pioneering an idea that became increasingly popular in the 20th century.

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