anarchism
What is another word for anarchism? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The political belief that all forms of government are undesirable or unnecessary and that society could work without a state.
Antonyms
How to use anarchism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
political anarchism
philosophy of anarchism
history of anarchism
advocate of anarchism
It is a fairly formal word used in politics and philosophy.
Etymology
The word is formed in English from anarchy plus the suffix -ism.
Full origin of anarchism →Frequently asked questions
What does anarchism mean?
Anarchism is the belief that government is undesirable or unnecessary and that society could function without a state.
Is anarchism the same as anarchy?
No. Anarchism is a set of political and philosophical beliefs, while anarchy is the state of being without authority or a governing body.
What is the plural of anarchism?
The plural is anarchisms, though the word is usually uncountable.
