Anarquía (en. Anarchy)

/anarˈki.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Political system that rejects all authority or government.
Anarchy proposes a society without hierarchies.
La anarquía propone una sociedad sin jerarquías.
State of disorder or chaos due to the lack of authority.
During the crisis, there was a period of anarchy in the streets.
Durante la crisis se vivió un periodo de anarquía en las calles.
Political movement that seeks the abolition of the state.
Anarchists protested for freedom and anarchy.
Los anarquistas protestaron por la libertad y la anarquía.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

total anarchy
State of complete disorder and lack of authority.
anarquía total
to live in anarchy
To exist without rules or control from any authority.
vivir en anarquía
to spread anarchy
To disseminate ideas or actions that seek to eliminate authority.
propagar la anarquía

Related Words

anarchist
Person who promotes anarchy.
anarquista
anarchism
Political doctrine that advocates for anarchy.
anarquismo
authority
Power or right to command and demand obedience.
autoridad

Slang Meanings

Total lack of control
At that party, there was total anarchy, nobody followed rules.
En esa fiesta había una anarquía total, nadie seguía reglas.
Moments of madness
During the concert, anarchy reigned among the fans.
Durante el concierto, la anarquía reinaba entre los fans.