anarchistic

From anarchist +‎ -ic.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌanəˈkɪstɪk/
• (US) enPR: ăn'ər-kĭsʹtĭk, IPA^(key): /ˌænəɹˈkɪstɪk/

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anarchistic (comparative more anarchistic, superlative most anarchistic)

1. Of or relating to anarchism or anarchy.

   Synonyms: anarchistical, anarchical, anarchic

   • June 1888, Peter Kropotkin, “Are We Good Enough?”, in Freedom Press‎^[1], volume 2, number 21:

     One of the commonest objections to Communism is that men are not good enough to live under a Communist state of things. They would not submit to a compulsory Communism, but they are not yet ripe for free, Anarchistic Communism. […]

   • 1985 February 9, Beth Walsh, “Monogamy A Radical Choice”, in Gay Community News, volume 12, number 29, page 4:

     I don't feel that discouraging people from exploring where they will is in line with anarchistic thought.

2. Anarchic; chaotic or free-spirited.
   • 2004, Todd S. Jenkins, Free Jazz and Free Improvisation: An Encyclopedia, page 234:

     With the exception of the leader's boppish title tune, the album is filled with anarchistic jazz reduxes of Nichols, Ellington, Kurt Weill, and Cole Porter.