'anarchy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anarkhia,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'arkhos' meant 'leader.'

'anarkhia' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'anarchia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anarchy.'

Initially, it meant 'without a leader,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'absence of government or law.'