ANARCHISM Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

anarchism

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Definition of anarchism

as in anarchy

a situation of confused and wild behavior in which the people in a country, group, organization, etc., are not controlled by rules or laws

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Recent Examples of anarchism His political ideals were rooted in variants of anarchism, aspiring to a stateless society where communities organized themselves on principles like liberty, solidarity and equality. — Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 8 Dec. 2025 Her anarchism was part of the Edinburgh Character and her conservatism rooted in respect for order, authority and ritual. — Frances Wilson september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025 The ideologies of antifa adherents are based on various left-wing causes, including communism, anarchism and socialism, while many also support environmentalism, the rights of indigenous populations and LGBTQ+ rights. — Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 Today, it is considered a founding text of philosophical anarchism. — Roy Scranton, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anarchism

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Marie’s secret past threatens to catch up with her, and she is forced to do everything in her power to preserve her new status as lady of the house in post-war anarchy.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
Now Marie’s past threatens to catch up with her, and she is forced to do everything in her power to preserve her new status as lady of the house in post-war anarchy.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

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The Canadian singer caused a commotion with her ensemble, showing off a head-to-toe Alaïa ensemble from the upcoming Archetypes spring 2027 collection.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026
There was no illness or injury, Krauss said, but the dog seemed ready to step away from the crowds and commotion.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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