C1 verb Neutral

anarchy

/ˈæn.ə.ki/

A state of disorder and lawlessness resulting from the absence or non-recognition of authority or a governing body. It can also refer to a situation characterized by total confusion and a lack of organization.

Ejemplos

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1

When the teacher left the room for twenty minutes, the classroom turned into total anarchy.

When the teacher left the room for twenty minutes, the classroom turned into total anarchy.

2

The sudden collapse of the regime plunged the nation into a state of violent anarchy.

The sudden collapse of the regime plunged the nation into a state of violent anarchy.

3

It was absolute anarchy at the mall during the Black Friday sales.

It was absolute anarchy at the mall during the Black Friday sales.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
anarchy
Verb
anarchize
Adverbio
anarchically
Adjetivo
anarchic
Relacionado
anarchist
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Truco para recordar

Look at the roots: 'an-' means 'without' (like in 'anonymous') and '-archy' means 'ruler' (like in 'monarchy'). Anarchy = without a ruler.

Quiz rápido

The sudden withdrawal of peacekeeping forces left the region in a state of ____.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: anarchy

Ejemplos

1

When the teacher left the room for twenty minutes, the classroom turned into total anarchy.

everyday

When the teacher left the room for twenty minutes, the classroom turned into total anarchy.

2

The sudden collapse of the regime plunged the nation into a state of violent anarchy.

formal

The sudden collapse of the regime plunged the nation into a state of violent anarchy.

3

It was absolute anarchy at the mall during the Black Friday sales.

informal

It was absolute anarchy at the mall during the Black Friday sales.

4

Political theorists often debate whether human nature is inclined toward order or anarchy in the absence of a social contract.

academic

Political theorists often debate whether human nature is inclined toward order or anarchy in the absence of a social contract.

5

Without a clear management structure, the project quickly descended into creative anarchy.

business

Without a clear management structure, the project quickly descended into creative anarchy.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
anarchy
Verb
anarchize
Adverbio
anarchically
Adjetivo
anarchic
Relacionado
anarchist

Colocaciones comunes

descend into anarchy to fall into a state of lawlessness
total anarchy complete and utter disorder
state of anarchy a situation where there is no rule of law
widespread anarchy chaos that covers a large area or population
border on anarchy to be almost in a state of chaos

Frases Comunes

anarchy in the UK

a famous cultural reference to the punk movement and social upheaval

descent into anarchy

the process of a society losing its legal and social structure

organized anarchy

a situation that appears chaotic but has an underlying system

Se confunde a menudo con

anarchy vs anarchism

Anarchy is the state of disorder or lack of government, while anarchism is the political philosophy that advocates for such a state.

anarchy vs chaos

Chaos is general confusion in any context; anarchy specifically implies a lack of authority or rules.

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Notas de uso

Anarchy is an uncountable noun. While it is often used negatively to mean 'chaos,' in political science, it can specifically mean a society based on voluntary cooperation without a state.

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Errores comunes

Learners often try to use 'anarchy' as a verb. Use 'descend into anarchy' or 'cause anarchy' instead. Also, do not confuse it with 'anarchist' (the person).

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Truco para recordar

Look at the roots: 'an-' means 'without' (like in 'anonymous') and '-archy' means 'ruler' (like in 'monarchy'). Anarchy = without a ruler.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Greek 'anarkhia', meaning 'lack of a leader', from 'an-' (without) + 'arkhos' (leader).

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun often follows verbs like 'descend into', 'result in', or 'threaten' commonly modified by adjectives like 'total', 'complete', or 'civil'
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Contexto cultural

In Western culture, the term is strongly linked to the 1970s punk rock movement, which used anarchy as a symbol of rebellion against the establishment.

Quiz rápido

The sudden withdrawal of peacekeeping forces left the region in a state of ____.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: anarchy

Palabras relacionadas

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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