anarchist

/ˈænərkɪst/
adjective
  1. Relating to anarchism or anarchists.
    • The group published an anarchist newspaper that called for the abolition of the state.
    • The library had a small section of anarchist literature.
    • He had anarchist beliefs but never acted on them.
noun
  1. A person who believes that governments and laws are unnecessary and should be replaced by a society based on voluntary cooperation.
    • Many anarchists in the early 20th century were also active in labor movements.
    • She read books by famous anarchists to understand their ideas about freedom.
    • The anarchist argued that people could govern themselves without rulers.
  2. A person who opposes all forms of authority or control, often in a disruptive or violent way.
    • The protest was peaceful until a few anarchists started breaking windows.
    • The movie portrayed the villain as a dangerous anarchist who wanted to destroy the government.
    • Some people call anyone who rebels against rules an anarchist.
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