Meaning of anarchism in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈænərˌkɪzəm/

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1. Noun

   anarchism

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: from Greek anarkhos‘without a chief’ (see anarchy) + -ism; later influenced by French anarchisme

   Definitions

   1. a political theory favoring the abolition of governments