Anarchistic

usgb/ˌænərˈkɪstɪk/
adjective

Relating to anarchism or its principles.

He was drawn to the anarchistic philosophy of self-governance.
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Often appears as...

  • anarchistic philosophy
  • anarchistic principles

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Political Alignment

Anarchistic can indicate alignment with political movements that oppose traditional government forms.

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She wore a shirt emblazoned with an anarchistic symbol.
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Not Always Negative

Although often seen as negative, anarchistic can be neutral, reflecting a philosophical viewpoint.

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The novel explores an anarchistic utopia where everyone lives in harmony without leaders.
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Self-Governance

Anarchistic involves beliefs in self-management, without imposed rulers or hierarchies.

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The commune adopted an anarchistic approach to make decisions equally among all members.
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