(uncountable) The state of a society being without authorities or an authoritative governing body.

One who believes in or advocates the absence of hierarchy and authority in most forms (compare anarchism), especially one who works toward the realization of such.

(somewhat rare) Relating to anarchism or to anarchists; anarchistic.

Of or relating to anarchism or anarchy. / Anarchic; chaotic or free-spirited.

plural of anarchy

A form of social organization where individuals are free to trade for any commodity, including those usually reserved for the state.

A branch or field of anarchism that focuses on the abolition of capitalism through the organization of revolutionary worker syndicates.

plural of anarchist

(politics, economics) A political and economic philosophy that advocates the elimination of the state and other coercive institutions in favour of individual self-ownership and free market.

Of, supporting, relating to, or advocating anarcho-syndicalism.