ˈfalənˌsterē, -ri noun
( -es )
Etymology: French phalanstère dwelling of a Fourierite community, from phalan ge phalanx (from Latin phalang-, phalanx ) + mona stère monastery (from Late Latin monasterium ) — more at phalanx , monastery
1.
a. : an association or community organized on the plan of Fourier
b. : the dwelling or buildings of such an association — compare fourierism
2.
a. : a group or association of persons who live together more or less cooperatively
b. : the dwelling of such a group