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anarchic

/æˈnɑːr.kɪk/
an · ar · chic
Adverb:anarchically
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1

With no controlling rules or principles to give order; chaotic or lawless.

Example

"Without a clear moderator, the town hall meeting quickly devolved into an anarchic shouting match."

2

Relating to or supporting anarchy as a political or social condition.

Example

"The historian examined how several anarchic collectives operated during the early twentieth century."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Anarchic' usually describes a state of general disorder or lack of control, whereas 'anarchist' or 'anarchistic' more specifically refers to the political philosophy of anarchism or its adherents.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek 'anarkhos' ('without a ruler'), combining the privative prefix 'an-' ('without') and 'arkhos' ('leader' or 'ruler'), plus the adjectival suffix '-ic'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anarchic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anarchic
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