Anarchy (Noun)
Meaning
A state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The country descended into anarchy after the government collapsed, with looting and violence erupting on the streets.
- The absence of a functioning police force led to a state of anarchy in the city, with gangs and militias taking control.
- In the aftermath of the war, the city fell into anarchy, with rival factions vying for power and civilians caught in the crossfire.
- Without a strong central government, the province spiralled into anarchy, with corruption and lawlessness rampant.
- As the economy collapsed, social services broke down, and anarchy reigned in the poorer neighbourhoods, where residents were forced to fend for themselves.