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anarchism
[ an-er-kiz-uhm ]
/ ˈæn ərˌkɪz əm /
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noun
a doctrine urging the abolition of government or governmental restraint as the indispensable condition for full social and political liberty.
the methods or practices of anarchists, as the use of violence to undermine government.
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British Dictionary definitions for anarchism
anarchism
/ (ˈænəˌkɪzəm) /
noun
political theory a doctrine advocating the abolition of government
the principles or practice of anarchists
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Cultural definitions for anarchism
anarchism
[ (an-uhr-kiz-uhm) ]
The belief that all existing governmental authority should be abolished and replaced by free cooperation among individuals.
notes for anarchism
Anarchy is sometimes used to refer to any state of chaos or lawlessness.
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