Definition of anarchic
1a : of, relating to, or advocating anarchyb : likely to bring about anarchy anarchic violence
2 : lacking order, regularity, or definiteness anarchic art forms
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the citywide blackouts caused anarchic looting and rioting
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The entire front half was free of typical water park commotion — no slides in view, no anarchic locker rooms.
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Despite the uniforms, the Carol Corps is cheerfully anarchic—
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1597
First Known Use of anarchic
1597
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playDefinition of anarchic for English Language Learners
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: not following or having any laws or rules : wild and uncontrolled
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