ANARCHISM | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Anarchism

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 17th century: from Greek anarkhos ‘without a chief’ (see anarchy) + -ism; later influenced by French anarchisme

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈanəkɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a political theory advocating the abolition of hierarchical government and the organization of society on a voluntary, cooperative basis without recourse to force or compulsion.

Short Definition:

political theory advocating organization of society on cooperative basis

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