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noun an·ar·chism \ ˈa-nər-ˌki-zəm , -ˌnär- \

Definition of anarchism

1 :a political theory holding all forms of governmental authority to be unnecessary and undesirable and advocating a society based on voluntary cooperation and free association of individuals and groups
2 :the advocacy or practice of anarchistic principles

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1642

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Definition of anarchism for English Language Learners

  • : a belief that government and laws are not necessary

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