Meaning of anarchism in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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

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