Definitions

1. noun

a system of ideas and practices that combines elements of socialism and communism with a strong emphasis on individual freedom and autonomy.

“The icarian movement was a key influence on the development of modern anarchist thought.”

2. noun

a utopian community or settlement, typically with a focus on self-sufficiency and social experimentation.

“The icarian community in Tennessee was a pioneering example of a 19th-century utopian settlement.”