anarchal
|an-ar-chal|
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/əˈnɑːrkəl/
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/əˈnɑːkəl/
lacking order or authority
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anarchal' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anarkhos,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'arkhos' meant 'ruler.'
Historical Evolution
'anarkhos' changed from the Greek word 'anarkhos' to the English word 'anarchy,' and eventually formed the adjective 'anarchal' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a ruler' or 'lacking authority,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking order or government.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by anarchy; lacking order or government.
The country fell into an anarchal state after the collapse of the government.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 10:06