anarchism

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From anarchy +‎ -ism.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (GenAm) enPR: ʹănər'kĭzəm, IPA: /ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/, SAMPA: /"{n@r%kIz@m/

[edit] Noun

anarchism (uncountable)

1. The belief that proposes the absence and abolition of government in all forms.
2. Specifically, a political and philosophical belief that all forms of involuntary rule or government are undesirable or unnecessary, and that society could function without a ruler or involuntary government (a state).

[edit] Derived terms

• anarchist
• anarcho-

[edit] See also

• anarchy

[edit] Translations