ANARCHY
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ANARCHY.
Pronunciation: 'a-n&r-kE, -"n�r-
Function: noun
Etymology: Medieval Latin anarchia, from Greek, from anarchos having no ruler, from an- + archos ruler -- more at ARCH-
Date: 1539
1 a : absence of government b : a state of lawlessness or political disorder due to the absence of governmental authority c : a utopian society of individuals who enjoy complete freedom without government
2 a : absence or denial of any authority or established order b : absence of order : DISORDER
3 : ANARCHISM.
Another word of the day entry.
I keep hearing this word lately. I have always liked this word but right now its usage is basically falling under definition 1b. I have always been very fond of definition 1c. They are two very different things. Words can be so versitile if you give them a chance. Just look at definition 2b.
Think about it.
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2003-04-12
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