Antarchism

/ænˈtɑrkɪzəm/ noun

Definition

Opposition to or resistance against anarchism; a political ideology opposing anarchist principles.

Etymology

From Greek 'anti-' (against) + 'anarchism' (from 'anarkhia', absence of rule). Formed in the 19th century as counterideology to anarchist movements.

Kelly Says

Antarchism is basically the political belief that chaos is bad and we need strong order—it's the ideological opposite of anarchism, which sounds great until you realize it sometimes leads to authoritarian regimes!

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