1. A state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
   "The country fell into anarchy after the collapse of the central government";
   - lawlessness
    
2. Society run on the principles of anarchism
   "Some political theorists argue that true anarchy could lead to a more equitable society"

Derived forms: anarchies

Type of: disorder

Encyclopedia: Anarchy, State, Utopia