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syndicalism

(-iz′əm)

noun

a theory and movement of trade unionism, esp. in Europe between 1890 and 1920, in which all means of production and distribution would be brought under the control of federations of labor unions by the use of direct action, such as general strikes

Origin: Fr syndicalisme < syndical, of a syndic or labor union (chambre syndicale) < syndic: see syndic

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syndicalist adjective, noun
syndicalistic adjective

See syndicalism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A radical political movement that advocates bringing industry and government under the control of federations of labor unions by the use of direct action, such as general strikes and sabotage.

Origin:

Origin: French syndicalisme

Origin: , from (chambre) syndicale, trade union

Origin: , feminine of syndical, of a labor union

Origin: , from syndic, delegate; see syndic

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