Anarchistic
adjective
Relating to anarchism or its principles.
He was drawn to the anarchistic philosophy of self-governance.
Often appears as...
- anarchistic philosophy
- anarchistic principles
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Formal
Academic
adjective
Supportive of disorder and chaos.
His anarchistic demeanor often caused disruption.
Often appears as...
- anarchistic behavior
- anarchistic actions
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Disapproving
adjective
Relating to anarchism or its principles.
He was drawn to the anarchistic philosophy of self-governance.
Often appears as...
- anarchistic philosophy
- anarchistic principles
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Supportive of disorder and chaos.
His anarchistic demeanor often caused disruption.
Often appears as...
- anarchistic behavior
- anarchistic actions
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Political Alignment
Anarchistic can indicate alignment with political movements that oppose traditional government forms.
She wore a shirt emblazoned with an anarchistic symbol.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
Although often seen as negative, anarchistic can be neutral, reflecting a philosophical viewpoint.
The novel explores an anarchistic utopia where everyone lives in harmony without leaders.
Pro Tip 3/3Self-Governance
Anarchistic involves beliefs in self-management, without imposed rulers or hierarchies.
The commune adopted an anarchistic approach to make decisions equally among all members.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Alignment
Anarchistic can indicate alignment with political movements that oppose traditional government forms.
She wore a shirt emblazoned with an anarchistic symbol.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
Although often seen as negative, anarchistic can be neutral, reflecting a philosophical viewpoint.
The novel explores an anarchistic utopia where everyone lives in harmony without leaders.
Pro Tip 3/3Self-Governance
Anarchistic involves beliefs in self-management, without imposed rulers or hierarchies.
The commune adopted an anarchistic approach to make decisions equally among all members.
Pro Tip 1/3Political Alignment
Anarchistic can indicate alignment with political movements that oppose traditional government forms.
She wore a shirt emblazoned with an anarchistic symbol.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
Although often seen as negative, anarchistic can be neutral, reflecting a philosophical viewpoint.
The novel explores an anarchistic utopia where everyone lives in harmony without leaders.
Pro Tip 3/3Self-Governance
Anarchistic involves beliefs in self-management, without imposed rulers or hierarchies.
The commune adopted an anarchistic approach to make decisions equally among all members.
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Steven Pinker
Canadian Scientist
My politics were pretty anarchistic until 1969 when the Montreal police went on strike. Within hours, mayhem and rioting broke out and the Mounties had to be called in to restore order. It instilled in me that one's convictions can be subjected to empirical test.
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B. F. Skinner
American Psychologist
I believe that I have been basically anarchistic, anti-religion and anti-industry and business. In other words, anti-bureaucracy. I would like to see people behave well without having to have priests stand by, politicians stand by, or people collecting bills.
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Simon Kinberg
English Writer
As wild and anarchistic as 'Deadpool''s marketing was in using the Internet, its viral pieces and billboards, 'Logan' was the opposite. We went really analog and old-fashioned, much like the movie itself.
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Brad Garlinghouse
American Businessman
Some of the bitcoin community come from that kind of anarchistic, libertarian view. But, one reason why I think Ripple has been very successful is because we work with the system.
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Lionel Trilling
American Critic
We are at heart so profoundly anarchistic that the only form of state we can imagine living in is Utopian; and so cynical that the only Utopia we can believe in is authoritarian.
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Mitchell Baker
American Businesswoman
Many people think that open source projects are sort of chaotic and and anarchistic. They think that developers randomly throw code at the code base and see what sticks.
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Christian Lous Lange
Norwegian Politician
For the state by its nature claims sovereignty, the right to an unlimited development of power, determined only by self-interest. It is by nature anarchistic.
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Thomas Vinterberg
Danish Director
I found I am not an anarchistic form creator; I'm intuitive, and I'm trying to figure out a way to explore human fragility.
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Fred Hampton
American Activist
We do not support people who are anarchistic, opportunistic, adventuristic, and Custeristic.
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Yung Lean
Swedish Musician
I'm building an anarchistic society from the ground up.
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Steven Pinker
Canadian Scientist
My politics were pretty anarchistic until 1969 when the Montreal police went on strike. Within hours, mayhem and rioting broke out and the Mounties had to be called in to restore order. It instilled in me that one's convictions can be subjected to empirical test.
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B. F. Skinner
American Psychologist
I believe that I have been basically anarchistic, anti-religion and anti-industry and business. In other words, anti-bureaucracy. I would like to see people behave well without having to have priests stand by, politicians stand by, or people collecting bills.
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Simon Kinberg
English Writer
As wild and anarchistic as 'Deadpool''s marketing was in using the Internet, its viral pieces and billboards, 'Logan' was the opposite. We went really analog and old-fashioned, much like the movie itself.
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Brad Garlinghouse
American Businessman
Some of the bitcoin community come from that kind of anarchistic, libertarian view. But, one reason why I think Ripple has been very successful is because we work with the system.
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Lionel Trilling
American Critic
We are at heart so profoundly anarchistic that the only form of state we can imagine living in is Utopian; and so cynical that the only Utopia we can believe in is authoritarian.
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Mitchell Baker
American Businesswoman
Many people think that open source projects are sort of chaotic and and anarchistic. They think that developers randomly throw code at the code base and see what sticks.
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Christian Lous Lange
Norwegian Politician
For the state by its nature claims sovereignty, the right to an unlimited development of power, determined only by self-interest. It is by nature anarchistic.
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Thomas Vinterberg
Danish Director
I found I am not an anarchistic form creator; I'm intuitive, and I'm trying to figure out a way to explore human fragility.
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Fred Hampton
American Activist
We do not support people who are anarchistic, opportunistic, adventuristic, and Custeristic.
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Yung Lean
Swedish Musician
I'm building an anarchistic society from the ground up.
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