Anarquistas (en. Anarchists)

/anarˈkistas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Militant who promotes anarchy as a political theory.
The anarchists protested against government authority.
Los anarquistas se manifestaron en contra de la autoridad gubernamental.
Individual who opposes any form of hierarchy or authority.
The group of anarchists organizes meetings to discuss their ideals.
El grupo de anarquistas organiza reuniones para discutir sus ideales.
Person who supports the abolition of the state and the establishment of a society without rulers.
The anarchists propose a society based on self-management.
Los anarquistas proponen una sociedad basada en la autogestión.

Etymology

It comes from the Greek 'anarchia', which means 'without government'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

anarchism
Political doctrine that defends anarchy.
anarquismo
anarchist by conviction
Person who identifies ideologically with anarchism.
anarquista por convicción

Related Words

anarchism
Ideology that promotes the abolition of the state.
anarquismo
freedom
State of being free and not being a prisoner or slave.
libertad
civil disobedience
Refusal to obey certain laws as a form of protest.
desobediencia civil

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to anarchists in a derogatory context.
They called him 'anarchist' as an insult during the debate.
Lo llamaron 'anarquista' como un insulto durante el debate.
Usage in popular culture to describe someone who rejects established norms.
He is an 'anarchist' in the sense that he lives on the fringe of society.
Es un 'anarquista' en el sentido de que vive al margen de la sociedad.