Dictionary Entry
anarchic
Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/ænˈɑː.kɪk/Word FrequencyUncommon (3.64)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Relating to, supporting, or likely to cause anarchy.
In a Sentence
“Without any leadership, the meeting devolved into an anarchic free-for-all.”
Published Usage Examples
“East, perhaps from the core hidden in anarchic theories of the resolution of good and evil in a higher unity.”
“She was referring to the anarchic Horn of Africa country where the U.N. says 250,000 still live in famine conditions due to drought and conflict and a total of 4 million need aid.”
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Origin
From Greek 'anarkhia' meaning 'lack of a leader or ruler', related to 'an-' (without) and 'arkhos' (leader).
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