Anarquía (en. Anarchy)

/anaɾˈki.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Condition of a society without government or authority.
Anarchy can lead to a chaotic situation.
La anarquía puede llevar a una situación caótica.
Political theory that advocates for the abolition of all forms of authority.
Anarchism proposes a society without hierarchies.
El anarquisismo propone una sociedad sin jerarquías.
Lack of order in a group or situation.
The meeting ended in anarchy, without clear agreements.
La reunión terminó en anarquía, sin acuerdos claros.

Etymology

From Greek 'anarchía', meaning 'without government'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live in anarchy
to exist in a state of total disorder.
vivir en anarquía
to propose anarchy
to advocate for the elimination of authorities.
proponer la anarquía
to fall into anarchy
to degrade into a chaotic state.
caer en anarquía

Related Words

anarchist
person who supports the theory of anarchy.
anarquista
anarchism
system of ideas that promote anarchy.
anarquismo
despotism
absolute government, opposed to anarchy.
despotismo

Slang Meanings

Extreme social disorder.
Yesterday the city was in anarchy, no one could move.
Ayer la ciudad estaba en anarquía, nadie podía moverse.
Fever of unlimited freedom.
The atmosphere was pure anarchy during the festival.
El ambiente era de pura anarquía durante el festival.