anarchy

noun
UK: /ˈæn.ə.ki/
US: /ˈæn.ər.ki/

  1. A situation in which there is no effective government or control in a country or organization.

    1. The city fell into anarchy after the government collapsed. [ ] [ ]
    2. When the teacher left, the classroom descended into complete anarchy. [ ] [ ]

  2. A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority.

    1. The protest turned into anarchy as people started throwing rocks. [ ] [ ]
    2. Economic anarchy can lead to social unrest and instability in the region. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chaos rebellion mayhem insurrection disorder

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anarchy" in English means: A situation in which there is no effective government or control in a country or organization., A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority..

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

Synonyms for "anarchy": chaos, rebellion, mayhem, insurrection, disorder.

Example usage of "anarchy": "The city fell into anarchy after the government collapsed.". More examples on the page.