anarchism

noun
UK: /ˈæn.ə.kɪ.zəm/
US: /ˈæn.ər.kɪ.zəm/

  1. The political belief that government and laws are not necessary and should be abolished.

    1. He is against anarchism because he likes order in everything. [ ] [ ]
    2. The protest was linked to anarchism, due to its anti-establishment sentiment. [ ] [ ]

  2. A political theory favouring the abolition of hierarchy and advocating self-governed societies based on voluntary institutions.

    1. She studies anarchism in her political science class. [ ] [ ]
    2. The group’s commitment to anarchism was evident in their disdain for centralized power. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

nihilism rebellion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anarchism" in English means: The political belief that government and laws are not necessary and should be abolished., A political theory favouring the abolition of hierarchy and advocating self-governed societies based on voluntary institutions..

The phonetic transcription of "anarchism" is /ˈæn.ə.kɪ.zəm/ in British English and /ˈæn.ər.kɪ.zəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "anarchism": nihilism, rebellion.

Example usage of "anarchism": "He is against anarchism because he likes order in everything.". More examples on the page.