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anarchic

adjective
an·​ar·​chic | \ a-ˈnär-kik How to pronounce anarchic (audio) , É™-\
variants: or less commonly anarchical \ -​ki-​kÉ™l How to pronounce anarchical (audio) \

Definition of anarchic

1a : of, relating to, or advocating anarchy
b : likely to bring about anarchy anarchic violence
2 : lacking order, regularity, or definiteness anarchic art forms

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Other Words from anarchic

anarchically \ -​k(É™-​)lÄ“ How to pronounce anarchically (audio) \ adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms for anarchic

Synonyms

disorderly, lawbreaking, lawless, unruly

Antonyms

law-abiding, orderly

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Examples of anarchic in a Sentence

the citywide blackouts caused anarchic looting and rioting

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Fifty years later, memories of the anarchic weekend of Aug. 15-18, 1969, remains sharp among people who were in the crowd and on the stage for the historic festival. Washington Post, "‘A waterfall of love’: Woodstock memories 50 years later," 12 Aug. 2019 Some would argue that Woodstock’s five-decade legacy belongs to the 400,000 or so people who attended the weekend festival, or to anyone inspired by the peace and music that came out of that anarchic weekend. Michael Hill, chicagotribune.com, "No chaos this time as Woodstock concert site preps for 50th," 11 Aug. 2019 But Alverson’s ever-steady camera, and his caustic outlook, are more suited to puncturing the puffed-up ’50s than the anarchic, approaching ’60s. David Sims, The Atlantic, "The Mountain Is a Strange and Alienating Satire," 28 July 2019 But Showtime's new series starring Daniel Baker/Desus Nice and Joel Martinez/The Kid Mero is faster, fresher, more anarchic — and about 100% less white. Randee Dawn, latimes.com, "Showtime’s ‘Desus & Mero’: Bronx attitude on the topics of the day," 11 June 2019 The southern border remains anarchic and uncontrolled. Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, "On Painting Air Force One," 13 June 2019 The scene ends in an anarchic bacchanal for full ensemble, with bass tubas bellowing a portion of Lucifer’s theme. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, "Karlheinz Stockhausen Composes the Cosmos," 17 June 2019 While the lunar landing bonds the community with wonder and awe, the anarchic music festival underlines the cultural shift and divide occurring at the same time. SFChronicle.com, "World premiere musical ‘Walk on the Moon’ in S.F. mostly captures spirit of 1969," 16 June 2018 Does this suggest an anarchic youthful urge to transcend oppressive barriers or to reinforce them? Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, "Are Hate-Crime Laws Helping?," 22 Feb. 2019

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First Known Use of anarchic

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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anarchic

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English Language Learners Definition of anarchic

: not following or having any laws or rules : wild and uncontrolled

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