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anarchy

[/ˈænɑːrkɪ/]
nounfemininepl: anarchies
anarquia
1. A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems
The country descended into anarchy after the government collapsed.
O país desceu para a anarquia após o colapso do governo.
2. Absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual, regarded as a political ideal by anarchists
Some philosophers have advocated for anarchy as a means of achieving true freedom.
Alguns filósofos defenderam a anarquia como um meio de alcançar a verdadeira liberdade.
3. Political theory or practice that rejects all forms of compulsory government and advocates voluntary cooperation
Anarchy has been studied extensively in political philosophy.
A anarquia tem sido amplamente estudada na filosofia política.
Synonyms
chaosdisorderlawlessnesspandemonium
Antonyms
orderauthoritygovernmentrule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
anarquia
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
anarquia
No regional variation; standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
anarquia
No regional variation; standard usage
Portugal
anarquia
Standard term; no significant regional differences

Related Idioms & Phrases

descend into anarchy - descer para a anarquia
reign of anarchy - reinado da anarquia
organized anarchy - anarquia organizada
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