anarchy

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)

Etymology

From New Latin anarchia, from Ancient Greek ἀναρχία (anarkhía). By surface analysis, an- + -archy.

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Synonyms

lawlessness

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