anarchy
/ˈænɝˌki/
a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority
anarchy in a sentence
“The country descended into anarchy after the government collapsed.”
Origin of anarchy
Greek anarkhia from anarkhos (without a ruler), from an- (without) + arkhos (ruler)
Related Words
hegemony
leadership or dominance, especially of one nation over others
sovereignty
supreme power or authority; self-governance
autonomy
the right or condition of self-government; independence
autocracy
a system of government by one person with absolute power
oligarchy
a government in which power is held by a small group
plutocracy
government by the wealthy; a ruling wealthy class