Meaning of the word anarchy in English

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anarchy

US /ˈæn.ɚ.ki/
UK /ˈæn.ɚ.ki/
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Noun

1.

a state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

Example:
The collapse of the government led to widespread anarchy in the streets.
Without clear rules, the classroom descended into complete anarchy.
2.

the organization of society on the basis of voluntary cooperation, without compulsion or coercion.

Example:
Some political philosophies advocate for anarchy as a form of self-governance.
True anarchy, in its theoretical sense, implies a society without rulers.
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