Anarchy

Pronunciation: /ˈænərki/

Definitions of anarchy

noun absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual, regarded as a political ideal

Example Sentences

A1 Anarchy is a state of disorder and confusion.

A2 In some post-apocalyptic movies, anarchy reigns supreme.

B1 The country descended into anarchy after the government collapsed.

B2 The anarchist group was known for promoting anarchy as a form of political ideology.

C1 The philosopher discussed the concept of anarchy in his latest book.

C2 The professor's lecture on anarchy and governance was thought-provoking.

Examples of anarchy in a Sentence

formal The country descended into anarchy after the government collapsed.

informal It's like total anarchy at the mall during Black Friday sales.

slang The party was an absolute anarchy last night!

figurative His mind was an anarchy of conflicting thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of anarchy

• plural: anarchies
• comparative: more anarchic
• superlative: most anarchic
• present tense: anarchizes
• future tense: will anarchize
• perfect tense: has anarchized
• continuous tense: is anarchizing
• singular: anarchy
• positive degree: anarchic
• infinitive: to anarchize
• gerund: anarchizing
• participle: anarchized

Origin and Evolution of anarchy

First Known Use: 1539 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'anarchy' is derived from the Greek word 'anarkhia', which combines 'an' meaning without and 'arkhos' meaning ruler or leader.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a state of disorder or absence of government, the term 'anarchy' has evolved to also represent a political philosophy advocating for self-governed societies without hierarchical structures or authority figures.