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    anarchy
    /ˈanəki/

    noun

    • 1. a state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems: "the country has been plunged into a state of anarchy"
    • 2. the organization of society on the basis of voluntary cooperation, without political institutions or hierarchical government; anarchism.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishANARCHY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Anarchy is a situation in which there is no organization and control, especially in society, because there is no effective government. Learn more about the meaning, usage and history of anarchy from Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › anarchyAnarchy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : absence of government. b. : a state of lawlessness or political disorder due to the absence of governmental authority. the city's descent into anarchy. c. : a utopian society of individuals who enjoy complete freedom without government. 2. a. : absence or denial of any authority or established order. anarchy prevailed in the war zone. b.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AnarchyAnarchy - Wikipedia

    Anarchy is a form of society without rulers. As a kind of stateless society, it is commonly contrasted with states, which are centralised polities that claim a monopoly on violence over a permanent territory. Beyond a lack of government, it can more precisely refer to societies that lack any form of authority or hierarchy.

  6. www.britannica.com › topic › anarchyAnarchy | Definition, Consequences, Examples, & Facts

    Anarchy is the absence of any authority superior to nation-states and capable of arbitrating their disputes and enforcing international law. Learn how realists and liberals differ in their views on anarchy, its causes and effects, and its relation to war and power transitions.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryANARCHY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Anarchy is a situation in which there is no organization and control, especially in society, because there is no effective government. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and synonyms of anarchy from Cambridge Dictionary.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › anarchyANARCHY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a state of society without government or law. political and social disorder due to the absence of governmental control: The death of the king was followed by a year of anarchy. Synonyms: lawlessness, turmoil, disruption. anarchism ( def 1 ). lack of obedience to an authority; insubordination:

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › AnarchyAnarchy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Use the noun anarchy to describe a complete lack of government — or the chaotic state of affairs created by such an absence. A substitute teacher might worry that an unruly classroom will descend into anarchy.