Definition of anarchist
1 : a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
2 : a person who believes in, advocates, or promotes anarchism or anarchy; especially : one who uses violent means to overthrow the established order
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Origin and Etymology of anarchist
see anarchy
First Known Use: 1646
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: a person who believes that government and laws are not necessary
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