anarchist
UK: ˈænəkɪst | US: ˈænərkɪst
n. a person who advocates or seeks to achieve anarchy (the absence of government or societal hierarchy)
n. someone who rejects authority, rules, or established systems
anarchist = an<without> + arch<rule/government> + ist<person who practices>
- an (from Greek an-, meaning "without")
- arch (from Greek arkhos, meaning "rule" or "leader")
- ist (suffix denoting a person who practices or believes in something)
Etymology Origin:
The word "anarchist" originates from Greek anarkhos ("without a ruler"), combining an- (negation) + arkhos (ruler). It entered English via French anarchiste in the early 17th century, initially describing political opposition to centralized authority. The suffix -ist later standardized its usage for individuals advocating anarchism. The term reflects a logical progression: "no rule" → "one who opposes rule."
The anarchist protested against all forms of government control.
Many anarchists believe in voluntary cooperation instead of laws.
The 19th-century anarchist Mikhail Bakunin influenced socialist movements.
Critics often mislabel violent rebels as anarchists.
Her writings reveal her identity as a pacifist anarchist.