anarchy
gb/ˈænɚki/ us/ˈænɚki/
C1
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
C1
state
1
lawless disorder in society
A situation in a country or society where there is no working government or law, and people do whatever they want.
Vzorec užití:
anarchy in [a country/region]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'anarchy' for small everyday problems (like a messy room). In this main sense, 'anarchy' is usually used for very serious social or political breakdown, not normal mess or confusion.
Synonyma
lawlessness (Focuses more directly on the lack of law, while 'anarchy' also implies wider social collapse.)
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chaos (More general and can be used for any disorder; 'anarchy' is stronger and usually about society or politics.)
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disorder (Weaker and more neutral; does not always suggest the complete breakdown of government.)
Antonyma
order (General opposite, suggesting a well-organized and controlled society.)
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stability (Emphasizes long-term calm and predictability, the opposite of social collapse.)
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rule of law (Highlights a system where laws are respected and enforced, the direct opposite of lawlessness.)
Kolokace
state of anarchy
|descend into anarchy
|total anarchy
|near anarchy
|spread of anarchy
|political anarchy
Témata
politics
|society
|conflict
|law
Příklady
- After the dictator fell, the country slipped into anarchy.
- Looting and violence turned the streets into pure anarchy.
- Without a functioning police force, many rural areas were close to anarchy.
- The collapse of the central government threatened to create full-scale anarchy.
- Humanitarian agencies warned that food shortages could push the region into anarchy.
Učební příklady
- After the war, the country was in anarchy.
- There was anarchy on the streets because there were no police.
- People were afraid that the government would fall and anarchy would follow.
- In times of anarchy, many people try to leave the country.
Podstatné jméno
C1
state
2
complete lack of order
A time or situation when there is no order or control, and everything is very confused.
Vzorec užití:
anarchy in [a group/activity/place]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"an anarchy"* (countable). In this sense, 'anarchy' is usually uncountable. Say 'complete anarchy' or 'a state of anarchy', not '*an anarchy*'.
Synonyma
chaos (Very close in meaning; 'chaos' is more common and neutral, while 'anarchy' can sound stronger or more dramatic.)
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mayhem (More informal and often suggests noisy, sometimes playful, disorder as well as possible violence.)
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pandemonium (More literary and dramatic; emphasizes loud, wild confusion.)
Antonyma
order (General opposite, with things arranged and controlled.)
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discipline (Highlights strict control of people's behavior, especially in groups like classes or teams.)
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organization (Focuses on things being planned and structured, not random and chaotic.)
Kolokace
sheer anarchy
|classroom anarchy
|office anarchy
|anarchy on the roads
|economic anarchy
|pure anarchy
Témata
daily life
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- When the teacher left the room, the classroom quickly turned into anarchy.
- Traffic lights failed during rush hour, causing total anarchy on the roads.
- Without clear rules, the meeting was sheer anarchy from start to finish.
- The festival was fun, but behind the scenes it was complete anarchy.
- If everyone talks at once in this chat, it will be anarchy.
Učební příklady
- When the boss went home, the office became anarchy.
- The party was fun, but the kitchen was anarchy afterwards.
- Without clear rules, group work can become anarchy.
- If no one follows the plan, there will be anarchy in the project.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C2
entity
3
political ideal of no government
A political idea that there should be no government and people should live together using only free choice and agreement.
Vzorec užití:
anarchy as [a political system/ideal]
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse this political meaning of 'anarchy' with simple 'chaos'. In political theory, anarchy can describe an organized, voluntary system without a state, not just disorder.
Synonyma
statelessness (Technical term for the condition of having no state; 'anarchy' here includes the political theory behind this condition.)
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self-governance (Focuses on people governing themselves; 'anarchy' goes further in rejecting formal government structures.)
Antonyma
authoritarianism (Highlights a strong central authority, the opposite of the rejection of government in anarchy.)
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statehood (Refers to having a state and formal government, the structural opposite of political anarchy.)
Kolokace
ideal of anarchy
|theory of anarchy
|philosophy of anarchy
|vision of anarchy
|principles of anarchy
|practice of anarchy
Témata
politics
|philosophy
Příklady
- Some political theorists argue that anarchy could work in small, cooperative communities.
- The book explores whether anarchy is a realistic alternative to representative democracy.
- For him, anarchy was not chaos but a moral vision of voluntary cooperation.
- She wrote her thesis on the differences between anarchy and minimal government.
- The movement promoted anarchy as a path to greater individual freedom.
Učební příklady
- He studied anarchy in his political science class.
- The writer believed that anarchy could be a fair system.
- Some people think anarchy means no government but still having rules that people choose.
- The group talked about anarchy and other political ideas.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C2
state
4
no higher authority between states
In international politics, a situation where no world government exists and no one is above individual countries.
Vzorec užití:
anarchy in [the international system/world politics]
Častá chyba:
In this technical sense, 'anarchy' does not mean chaos or constant war; it only means there is no higher government above states.
Synonyma
absence of world government (More descriptive phrase; used to explain the technical sense of 'anarchy' to non-specialists.)
Antonyma
world government (Direct opposite: a single authority above all states, removing anarchy in the international system.)
Kolokace
international anarchy
|anarchy in world politics
|anarchy of the international system
|the anarchy of states
|structural anarchy
Témata
politics
|academia
Příklady
- Realist scholars argue that international anarchy forces states to prioritize their own security.
- The course begins by examining how anarchy shapes state behavior in world politics.
- In this theory, war is seen as a natural result of anarchy in the international system.
Učební příklady
- In his class, the teacher said that international anarchy means there is no world government.
- Some books say that anarchy in world politics makes countries afraid of each other.
- The students talked about how anarchy in the global system can lead to war.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
anarchy
IPA
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US/ˈænɚki/
Slabiky a přízvuk
an - archy (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (an)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: anarchy
- Plural: anarchy
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
descend into anarchy
1/dɪsˈɛnd ˈɪntu ˈænɚki/
fixed phrase
gradually become lawless disorder
To slowly change into a situation where there is no order or control and everything is out of control.
Příklady
- Without strong institutions, the fragile state could quickly descend into anarchy.
- The protest began peacefully but threatened to descend into anarchy as night fell.
- Commentators warned that the refugee camp might descend into anarchy if supplies ran out.
on the brink of anarchy
1/ˈɔn ðə bɹˈɪŋk əv ˈænɚki/
fixed phrase
very close to anarchy
Almost in a situation with no order or control, but not there yet.
Příklady
- Some newspapers claimed the country was on the brink of anarchy.
- Without quick action, the city could be on the brink of anarchy by the end of the week.
- The report warned that the prison system was on the brink of anarchy.