rare. [ad. F. familistère, f. famille, f. L. familia (see FAMILY), formed by substituting famili- for the first member of the word phalanstère.] The abode of a community living together as one family.
1865. Reader, No. 145, 399/3. The ‘Familistery,’ or Workman’s Home.
1886. Pall Malt G., 5 Oct., 5/1. Familistères, reading rooms, museums … will ensue spontaneously.
