anarchist

English

/ˈæn.ə.kɪst/, /ˈæn.ɑɹ.kɪst/

noun
Definitions
  • One who believes in or advocates the absence of hierarchy and authority in most forms (compare anarchism), especially one who works toward the realization of such.
  • One who disregards laws and social norms as a form of rebellion against authority.
  • (by extension) One who promotes chaos and lawlessness; a nihilist.
  • One who resents outside control or influence on his or her life, in particular a government, and therefore desires the absence of political control.

Etymology

Derived from French anarchiste derived from Ancient Greek ἀναρχία (anarchy, lack of a leader).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀναρχία

Gloss

anarchy, lack of a leader

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