noun
Uncommon
anarchist
AN-uh-kihst
Anarchist (noun) means a person who believes that government and formal authority should be abolished in favour of voluntary cooperation. Example: “The anarchist argued that no one should rule over another person.”
noun
1
A person who believes that government and formal authority should be abolished in favour of voluntary cooperation.
"The anarchist argued that no one should rule over another person."
2
Someone who rejects rules and authority generally, often used loosely for anyone causing disorder.
"The press called the rioters anarchists."
adj
1
Relating to anarchism.
"The group ran an anarchist bookshop in the city centre."
How to use anarchist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who wants no government or formal ruling authority, or loosely, someone who rejects all rules.
Common pairings
self-described anarchist
anarchist movement
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Word forms
- Plural
- anarchists
- Comparative
- more anarchist
- Superlative
- most anarchist
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Etymology
From French anarchiste, from Greek an- ("without") plus arkhe ("rule").
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What does “anarchist” mean?
The word “anarchist” means a person who believes that government and formal authority should be abolished in favour of voluntary cooperation. In plain terms, someone who wants no government or formal ruling authority, or loosely, someone who rejects all rules.
How do you pronounce “anarchist”?
“Anarchist” is pronounced AN-uh-kihst (/ˈæn.ɑɹ.kɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “anarchist” in a sentence?
Here is “anarchist” used in a sentence: “The anarchist argued that no one should rule over another person.”
What part of speech is “anarchist”?
Depending on how it is used, “anarchist” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “anarchist” come from?
The word “anarchist” comes from French. From French anarchiste, from Greek an- ("without") plus arkhe ("rule").
Is “anarchist” a common word?
“Anarchist” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “anarchist” have?
“Anarchist” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who believes that government and formal authority should be abolished in favour of voluntary cooperation.
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