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anarchic system

[əˈnɑːrkɪk ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: anarchic systems
sistema anárquico
1. A system or structure lacking central authority, organization, or hierarchical control; a system characterized by the absence of government or formal rules
The internet in its early days was somewhat of an anarchic system with no central governing body.
A internet nos seus primeiros dias era de certa forma um sistema anárquico sem nenhum órgão governamental central.
2. A chaotic or disorganized system without clear rules or leadership
After the collapse of the administration, the company became an anarchic system of competing departments.
Após o colapso da administração, a empresa se tornou um sistema anárquico de departamentos concorrentes.
Synonyms
chaotic systemdisorganized systemleaderless systemunstructured system
Antonyms
hierarchical systemorganized systemstructured systemauthoritarian system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema anárquico
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sistema anárquico
Common in academic and business contexts
Portugal
sistema anárquico
Standard usage; may also use 'sistema caótico' for chaos emphasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

complete anarchy
chaos and disorder
every man for himself
without rhyme or reason
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