Anarchist
/ˈæn.ɑː.kɪst/
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A person who believes in or advocates for anarchy, a state of society without government or law.
/ˈæn.ɑː.kɪst/
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A person who believes in or advocates for anarchy.
He was labeled an anarchist for his radical views.
💡 Simply: Someone who thinks we don't need a government.
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The anarchist movement has a long and complex history.
How It's Used
Political Science
"The anarchist argued for a society without government."
Social Studies
"Many historical figures have been labeled as anarchists."
From French anarchiste, from Greek ἀναρχία (anarchia, "without a ruler"), from ἀν- (an-, "without") + ἄρχειν (archein, "to rule").
The term 'anarchist' has been used with varying connotations throughout history, often associated with violent revolution in popular discourse but encompassing a wider range of philosophies.
Memory tip
Think 'an' (without) and 'archy' (rule) - without rule.
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