anarchy

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈæ.nə.ki/
• (US) enPR: ănʹär-kē, IPA ^(key): /ˈæn.ɑr.ki/

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Noun

Singular anarchy

Plural anarchies

1. (uncountable) Anarchy is the state of a society being without authorities or an authoritative governing body.
2. (countable) Anarchy is a chaotic and confusing absence of any form of political authority or government.

Related words

• anarchist