Anarchy
A state of society without government or law; political disorder.
nounAnarchy
A state of society without government or law; political disorder.
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Imagine This
An archer goes crazy and shoots his arrows aimlessly throughout the city. The city is in total disorder.
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Sounds Like
AN-uh-kee
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Looks Like
An archer
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Remember This
Etymology reveals the meaning: 'an-' = without, 'archy' = rule. Related roots include monarchy, oligarchy, patriarchy.
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Other Forms
Anarchistnoun
Anarchicadjective
Anarchynoun
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Connect With
disorder, chaos, lawlessness, governance, authority, anarchism
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Note
Anarchy denotes absence of a governing authority, not just general chaos. Be careful to distinguish from anarchism, which is a political philosophy advocating for stateless societies. Use 'anarchy' to describe political conditions, not merely a messy situation.