A person who opposes anarchism and supports government authority and structured society.
From anti- (against) + anarchist (Greek an- without + archos ruler, plus -ist meaning follower). This political term appeared in the 1800s as anarchism gained followers and provoked strong opposition from government supporters.
Karl Marx was technically an antianarchist within the radical left—he believed in a transitional government, while anarchists like Mikhail Bakunin thought all government should disappear immediately!
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