anarchic
gb/ænˈɑɹkɪk/ us/ænˈɑɹkɪk/
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English
Senses
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adjective
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chaotic and without control
very messy and not controlled
Usage pattern:
[situation/place/event] is anarchic
Common mistake:
Learners may use anarchic to mean only “politically anarchist”; it is also commonly used for general chaos and lack of control.
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.)
Collocations
anarchic situation
|anarchic scene
|anarchic atmosphere
|anarchic meeting
|anarchic classroom
|anarchic crowd
|anarchic debate
|anarchic weekend
|anarchic party
|anarchic energy
Themes
society
|conflict
|news
|politics
Examples
- The evacuation turned anarchic when people began pushing past the police lines.
- Without a clear plan, the project meetings became increasingly anarchic and unproductive.
- After the power cut, the streets felt briefly anarchic as traffic lights went dark.
Learner examples
- The room was anarchic after the party.
- The class became anarchic when the teacher left.
adjective
formal
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relating to anarchism
about anarchism (a political idea against government)
Usage pattern:
anarchic [movement/ideas/politics]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse anarchic with anarchist (a person) or anarchy (the state); anarchic is an adjective.
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.)
Collocations
anarchic movement
|anarchic politics
|anarchic ideas
|anarchic principles
|anarchic ideology
|anarchic writings
|anarchic groups
|anarchic philosophy
|anarchic thought
|anarchic tradition
Themes
politics
|history
|society
Examples
- The pamphlet outlined an anarchic vision of society without centralized government.
- Some critics described the group’s platform as anarchic, though its members rejected the label.
- Her thesis examines anarchic movements in early twentieth-century Europe.
Learner examples
- He reads books about anarchic politics.
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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