Meaning of the word anarchism in English

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anarchism

US /-ɚ-/
UK /ˈæn.ə.kɪ.zəm/

Noun

1.

belief in the abolition of all government and the organization of society on a voluntary, cooperative basis without recourse to force or compulsion

Example:
The student group advocated for anarchism as a political philosophy.
Many early thinkers explored the concepts of anarchism.
2.

a state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority

Example:
After the revolution, the country descended into a period of anarchism.
The sudden collapse of the government led to widespread anarchism.