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anarchic

/æˈnɑrkɪk/
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Something that's anarchic is out of control or extremely disorganized. An anarchic classroom has no rules — it most likely has no teacher, either.

Wars and political conflicts are frequently described as anarchic, particularly if they appear to be lawless and chaotic. Any situation that's lacking structure or rules can be called anarchic, like a wild, sugar-fueled birthday party or an anarchic swarm of gulls attacking a plate of French fries on a picnic table. The Greek root word is anarkhos, "without head or chief."

Definitions of anarchic
  1. adjective
    without law or control
    “the system is economically inefficient and politically anarchic
    synonyms: anarchical, lawless
    uncontrolled
    not being under control; out of control
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