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anarchic
Anarchic (adj) means Connected with anarchy, or likely to bring it about.
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Connected with anarchy, or likely to bring it about.
2
Wild and disorganised, with no rules or control.
"The Uganda Police Force described the planned protests as “potentially anarchic” in a statement on Monday, warning it “shall not tolerate disorderly conduct.”"
— Nimi Princewill, Uganda’s President Museveni warns citizens they are ‘playing with fire’ over planned protests (2024)
3
Independent-minded and not held back by what society expects.
"Previously, jazz had encompassed a continual history of supposed death throes—be it the arrival of "sweet," white big-band music; militant bebop; softer cool jazz; or, finally, anarchic free jazz and rock-influenced fusion."
— Ajay Heble, Rob Wallace (2013)
"Istanbul was also a simmering cauldron of urban energy: loud, anarchic and quirky as hell."
— Ivan Watson, Loud, anarchic, quirky: My love affair with Istanbul (2014)
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What is the meaning of anarchic?
"anarchic" (adj) means connected with anarchy, or likely to bring it about.
What is another word for anarchic?
Other words for "anarchic" include lawless, anarchical.
What is the opposite of anarchic?
The opposite of "anarchic" is controlled.
What are the different meanings of anarchic?
"anarchic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Connected with anarchy, or likely to bring it about; 2. Wild and disorganised, with no rules or control; 3. Independent-minded and not held back by what society expects.
