anarchy — a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænərki/
Example Sentences
- When the teacher left the classroom, it descended into complete anarchy with paper airplanes flying everywhere.
- The office coffee machine breaking down led to total anarchy among the caffeine-addicted employees.
- Without traffic lights, the intersection became a scene of vehicular anarchy.
anarchy
NOUN[/ˈænərki/]
a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority
Complete disorder without authority
An arch falls down — anarchy all around town!
From monarchy and hierarchy to anarchy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'anarchia', derived from 'an-' (without) and 'arkhia' (rule or government). The term was used to describe a state without rulers or authority.
Breakdown
an- (without) + -arch (ruler, from Greek 'arkhos') + -y (noun suffix) = anarchy
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“When the teacher left the classroom, it descended into complete anarchy with paper airplanes flying everywhere.”
“The office coffee machine breaking down led to total anarchy among the caffeine-addicted employees.”
“Without traffic lights, the intersection became a scene of vehicular anarchy.”
“The zombie apocalypse movie showed society collapsing into anarchy within days.”
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