anarchic
gb/ænˈɑɹkɪk/ us/ænˈɑɹkɪk/
C1
English
kaotikus, zűrzavaros, anarchista, anarchikus
C1
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kaotikus
B2
zűrzavaros
B2
Usage pattern:
[situation/place/event] is anarchic
The evacuation turned anarchic when people began pushing past the police lines.
Az evakuálás kaotikussá vált, amikor az emberek lökdösődve próbáltak átjutni a rendőrkordonon.
Without a clear plan, the project meetings became increasingly anarchic and unproductive.
Világos terv nélkül a projektmegbeszélések egyre kaotikusabbá és terméketlenebbé váltak.
After the power cut, the streets felt briefly anarchic as traffic lights went dark.
Learner examples
The room was anarchic after the party.
A buli után teljes káosz volt a szobában.
The class became anarchic when the teacher left.
Az osztály kaotikussá vált, amikor a tanár kiment.
Common mistake:
Learners may use anarchic to mean only “politically anarchist”; it is also commonly used for general chaos and lack of control.
Meaning
chaotic and without control
Collocations
anarchic situation
|anarchic scene
|anarchic atmosphere
|anarchic meeting
|anarchic classroom
|anarchic crowd
|anarchic debate
|anarchic weekend
|anarchic party
|anarchic energy
Synonyms
chaotic (More general; does not necessarily suggest absence of rules or authority.)
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lawless (Emphasizes lack of law or enforcement; often more negative.)
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disorderly (Suggests poor organization; usually less extreme than anarchic.)
Antonyms
orderly (Arranged and controlled, with clear rules or structure.)
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regulated (Controlled by rules or official oversight.)
Themes
society
|conflict
|news
|politics
Definition
very messy and not controlled
Lacking order, control, or clear rules; chaotic and difficult to manage.
C2
FORMAL
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anarchista
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anarchikus
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Usage pattern:
anarchic [movement/ideas/politics]
The pamphlet outlined an anarchic vision of society without centralized government.
A röpirat a központosított kormányzat nélküli társadalom anarchista vízióját vázolta fel.
Some critics described the group’s platform as anarchic, though its members rejected the label.
Egyes bírálók anarchistának írták le a csoport programját, bár a tagok elutasították ezt a címkét.
Her thesis examines anarchic movements in early twentieth-century Europe.
Learner examples
He reads books about anarchic politics.
Anarchista politikáról szóló könyveket olvas.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse anarchic with anarchist (a person) or anarchy (the state); anarchic is an adjective.
Meaning
relating to anarchism
Collocations
anarchic movement
|anarchic politics
|anarchic ideas
|anarchic principles
|anarchic ideology
|anarchic writings
|anarchic groups
|anarchic philosophy
|anarchic thought
|anarchic tradition
Synonyms
anarchist (Often used similarly as an adjective, but can also be a noun referring to a person.)
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libertarian (Overlaps in emphasis on freedom, but typically not anti-state in the same way and has different modern political uses.)
Antonyms
authoritarian (Favors strong authority and strict obedience, the opposite political tendency.)
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statist (Supports a strong role for the state rather than rejecting it.)
Themes
politics
|history
|society
Definition
about anarchism (a political idea against government)
Connected with anarchism or anarchists, especially the belief that government and authority are unnecessary or harmful.
Grammar
Dictionary form
anarchic
IPA
GB/ænˈɑɹkɪk/
US/ænˈɑɹkɪk/
Syllables & stress
an - arch - ic (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (arch)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: anarchic
Word family
Expressions
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