noun

anarchist

AN-uh-kihst

noun

A person who believes that government and formal authority should be abolished in favour of voluntary cooperation.

"The anarchist argued that no one should rule over another person."

Someone who rejects rules and authority generally, often used loosely for anyone causing disorder.

"The press called the rioters anarchists."

adj

Relating to anarchism.

"The group ran an anarchist bookshop in the city centre."

How to Use Anarchist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who wants no government or formal ruling authority, or loosely, someone who rejects all rules.

Common pairings

self-described anarchist anarchist movement

more anarchist comparative, anarchists plural, most anarchist superlative

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The _____ argued that no one should rule over another person.

From French anarchiste, from Greek an- ("without") plus arkhe ("rule").