Definition of syndicalism

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syn·di·cal·ism

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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.

ETYMOLOGY:
French syndicalisme, from (chambre) syndicale, trade union, feminine of syndical, of a labor union, from syndic, delegate ; see syndic

OTHER FORMS:
syndi·cal·ist(Adjective)(Noun), syndi·cal·istic(Adjective)

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