communautaireen
Communautaireen is a neologism used in fringe or academic discussions to describe a form of social and political thought that centers on the primacy of community in shaping norms, rights, and obligations. Proponents argue that social life flourishes when individuals participate in strong, voluntary communities that coordinate mutual aid, local governance, and shared institutions. The term is formed from the French-derived root communautaire and the English suffix -en to indicate an adherent or doctrine.
Origins and usage: The term does not appear in major policy documents or standard dictionaries and is
Core ideas: Localism, participatory decision-making, mutual aid networks, subsidiarity, and emphasis on social capital; critiques of
Variations and reception: Some see it as overlapping with communitarianism, localism, or civic republicanism; others view
Criticism: risk of reinforcing conformity, exclusion, or discrimination; possible resistance to pluralism or external accountability; practical
Examples: Not adopted as a formal doctrine; appears in discussions about neighborhood associations, cooperative networks, or
See also: Communitarianism; localism; mutual aid; participatory democracy.