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anarchism

an·ar·chism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-er-kiz-uh m]
    • /ˈæn ərˌkɪz əm/
    • /ˈæn.ə.kɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-er-kiz-uh m]
    • /ˈæn ərˌkɪz əm/

Definitions of anarchism word

  • uncountable noun anarchism Anarchism is the belief that the laws and power of governments should be replaced by people working together freely. 3
  • noun anarchism a doctrine advocating the abolition of government 3
  • noun anarchism the principles or practice of anarchists 3
  • noun anarchism the theory that all forms of government interfere unjustly with individual liberty and should be replaced by the voluntary association of cooperative groups 3
  • noun anarchism resistance, sometimes by terrorism, to organized government 3
  • noun anarchism a doctrine urging the abolition of government or governmental restraint as the indispensable condition for full social and political liberty. 1

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Origin of anarchism

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; anarch(y) + -ism

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Parts of speech for Anarchism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

anarchism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

anarchism usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for anarchism

noun anarchism

  • complication — A complication is a problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
  • disturbance — the act of disturbing.
  • chaos — Chaos is a state of complete disorder and confusion.
  • unrest — lack of rest; a restless, troubled, or uneasy state; disquiet: the unrest within himself.
  • lawlessness — contrary to or without regard for the law: lawless violence.

Antonyms for anarchism

noun anarchism

  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
  • calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
  • orderliness — arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence: an orderly desk.
  • health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.

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