anarchism

Etymology

From anarchy + -ism.

noun

  1. A political and philosophical belief that all forms of involuntary rule or government are undesirable, unnecessary, or unethical, and as such that society would function without a state.
  2. A belief that proposes the abolition of hierarchy and authority in most forms.

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