Anarchist

/ˈænərkɪst/ noun

A person who believes that governments and laws should be abolished and people should govern themselves.

From Greek 'anarchos' (without a ruler), combining 'an-' (without) and 'archos' (ruler). The word entered English in the 18th century as political philosophy emerged, gaining prominence during 19th-century revolutionary movements.

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