noun
anarchy
AN-uh-kee
noun
1
A state in which there is no government or ruling authority.
"The country descended into anarchy after the president fled."
2
General chaos and disorder, without any organizing authority.
"The classroom fell into anarchy the moment the teacher left."
"Without a schedule, the project quickly turned into anarchy."
How to Use Anarchy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA total absence of government or order — either as a political idea or as plain chaos.
Common pairings
a state of anarchy
descend into anarchy
total anarchy
Word Forms
anarchies plural
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Etymology
From Greek anarkhia, built from an- ("without") plus arkhe ("rule" or "authority").