anarchy
/ˈænərki/
noun
- A state of disorder and confusion due to absence or non-recognition of authority.
- The teacher warned that without rules, the classroom would descend into anarchy.
- After the government collapsed, the country fell into anarchy.
- Some people fear that too much freedom leads to anarchy.
- A political theory that advocates for a society without government or laws, based on voluntary cooperation.
- Some communities have tried to put anarchy into practice by organizing without leaders.
- Anarchy as a political idea has been debated for centuries.
- The philosopher wrote a book explaining the principles of anarchy.
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