anarchie

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˌɑ.nɑrˈxi/

noun
Definitions
  • (politics) Anarchy, a political regime (or movement to establish it) lacking any form of political authority or government
  • (figuratively) A state of utter disorder, advanced disorganization and confusion

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French anarchie derived from Latin anarchia derived from Ancient Greek ἀναρχία (anarchy, lack of a leader).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀναρχία

Gloss

anarchy, lack of a leader

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