anarchy

//ˈænəɹki//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

anarchySingular
anarchiesPlural
1

A state of disorder and lawlessness resulting from the absence or failure of governmental authority.

The country fell into anarchy after the government collapsed.

2

Absence of any form of political authority or government.

The collapse of the government led to a state of anarchy.

3

General confusion and chaos; complete lack of organization or control.

Without a teacher, the classroom descended into anarchy.

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