anarchic

[ an-ahr-kik ]

adjective

1. of, like, or tending to anarchy.
2. advocating anarchy.
3. not regulated by law; lawless:

   Anarchic bands pillaged the countryside.

Other Words From

• an·archi·cal·ly adverb
• hyper·an·archic adjective
• nonan·archic adjective
• nonan·archi·cal adjective
• nonan·archi·cal·ly adverb
• proan·archic adjective
• unan·archic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of anarchic¹

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

Example Sentences

“We were creating something that was embracing a spirit of anarchic storytelling that allowed that show to make it on the air.”

From Los Angeles Times

But the speech was sad because Biden’s heartfelt assurance that leaders can once again pull the world out of its myriad crises is so tragically belied by the anarchic chaos that has engulfed many war-torn regions and makes even the most palliative solutions more difficult.

From Slate

"The claims in some media that Telegram is some sort of anarchic paradise are absolutely untrue. We take down millions of harmful posts and channels every day," he insisted.

From BBC

In his first public statement since he was detained, he denied claims that Telegram is "some sort of anarchic paradise" as "absolutely untrue".

From BBC

One reason is the anarchic state of the world—the weakening of traditional power blocs and the decay of international institutions.

From Slate

Related Words

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