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Synonyms & Similar Words
chaos
lawlessness
disorder
turmoil
confusion
upheaval
rebellion
revolution
riot
mayhem
bedlam
tumult
commotion
unrest
insurrection
mutiny
sedition
subversion
insubordination
disobedience
noncompliance
defiance
resistance
uprising
revolt
cataclysm
catachresis
tumultuation
hubbub
ruckus
clamor
din
noise
pandemonium
havoc
violence
savagery
brutality
barbarity
savagism
ferocity
fierceness
intensity
fierceness
turbulence
storm
tempest
upheaval
cataclysm
Meaning of Anarchy
A state of society without government or law.
Definitions
- A state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority
- * A system of society without government, especially one that is formed voluntarily
Etymology of Anarchy
The word "anarchy" comes from the Greek words "an" (without) and "arkhos" (chief, ruler), and it has been used in English since the 16th century to describe a society or system without a ruling authority
Example Uses
- The city descended into anarchy after the government collapsed
- * The protest against the government's policies turned into anarchy as demonstrators clashed with police
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
order
stability
harmony
peace
tranquility
serenity
calmness
composure
lawfulness
legitimacy
authority
governance
regulation
control
discipline
obedience
compliance
conformity
normality
regularity
routine
uniformity
consistency
coherence
organization
system
hierarchy
structure