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Manchesterism

Manchesterism noun: a sociopolitical and economic movement of the 19th century that originated in Manchester, England, and argued that free trade would lead to a more equitable society, making essential products available to all.

Noun

Manchesterism (uncountable)

  1. (historical) A sociopolitical and economic movement of the 19th century that originated in Manchester, England, and argued that free trade would lead to a more equitable society, making essential products available to all.
    Synonyms:
    Manchesterdom
  2. (UK) A form of municipal socialism particularly associated with Greater Manchester under mayor Andy Burnham, focused on devolving public services to local public control, and attracting investment through partnerships.
    • As befits an advocate of “Manchesterism”, Burnham emphasised that he was “place first rather than party first”, citing the support he had attracted from “traditional Conservatives” across three elections.2025 October 7, George Eaton, “Andy Burnham returns to the fray”, in The New Statesman, archived from the original on 19 Nov 2025

Synonyms of Manchesterism

Origin of Manchesterism

From Manchester + -ism.

Questions about Manchesterism

What does Manchesterism mean?
Manchesterism means a sociopolitical and economic movement of the 19th century that originated in Manchester, England, and argued that free trade would lead to a more equitable society, making essential products available to all.
What part of speech is Manchesterism?
Manchesterism is a noun.

Words near Manchesterism in the dictionary

  1. Manchester tart
  2. Manchester tarts
  3. Manchester Terrier
  4. Manchester-by-the-Sea
  5. Manchesterdom
  6. Manchesterism
  7. Manchesterist
  8. Manchesterists
  9. Manchesterite
  10. Manchesterites
  11. manchesters

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