anarchic

American

[an-ahr-kik] / ænˈɑr kɪk /

Also anarchical

adjective

of, like, or tending to anarchy.
advocating anarchy.
not regulated by law; lawless.

Anarchic bands pillaged the countryside.

Other Word Forms

anarchically adverb
hyperanarchic adjective
nonanarchic adjective
nonanarchical adjective
nonanarchically adverb
proanarchic adjective
unanarchic adjective

Etymology

Origin of anarchic

First recorded in 1780–90; either from French anarchique or anarch(y) + -ic

Example Sentences

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A product of an anarchic group called the Cacophony Society, SantaCon has come to be seen by many as an annoying pub crawl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Its longstanding arts scene and anarchic energy feed into avant-garde pop-up art exhibitions, Yiddish open mic nights and dance parties.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

The Karnataka judge, while dismissing the challenge on Wednesday, said that social media could not be "left in a state of anarchic freedom" and that "regulation is a must".

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

Plaza, on the other hand, approaches the project with joyful, anarchic glee, taking to heart Coppola’s own sense of play.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

Funny how Kelton knows everything about this anarchic world, but it feels like Jacqui’s already lived it.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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