Pronunciation: [anˈɑːkɪk] (IPA) 
The word "anarchic" is spelled with the letter combination "ch" which can be confusing for English language learners. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that the "ch" in "anarchic" is pronounced as /k/ rather than /tʃ/ as it is in words like "church". The "ic" suffix is pronounced as /ɪk/ which makes it easy to recognize as a suffix. The correct pronunciation of "anarchic" is /æˈnɑːkɪk/.
The term "anarchic" is an adjective derived from the noun "anarchy" and refers to a state of disorder, absence of authority, or lack of a governing system. An anarchic system is characterized by the absence of a formal structure or authority that provides organization and control. In an anarchic society, individuals are not subject to any centralized power, regulations, or laws, resulting in a lack of hierarchy or governance.
Typically, an anarchic situation is marked by chaos, unpredictability, and a breakdown of social norms and order. It embodies the absence of a recognized government or ruling body that enforces laws, resolves conflicts, and ensures the well-being of society. In such a scenario, individuals have the freedom to act without restraint, but this unrestricted freedom can often lead to a state of disorder, as there are no regulations to guide behavior or settle disputes.
Anarchic conditions can be observed in certain historical contexts or regions where political systems have collapsed, failed, or remain unestablished. However, it is important to distinguish between the general notion of anarchy as disorder and the philosophical concept of anarchism, which advocates for a voluntary association of self-governing societies. Anarchic societies, in the dictionary sense, are often seen as undesirable due to the potential for violence, insecurity, and lack of social cohesion resulting from the absence of a centralized authority.
Lawless; confused.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "anarchic" is derived from the noun "anarchy". "Anarchy" originates from the Greek term "anarkhia", which consists of the prefix "an-" meaning "without" or "absence of", and "arkhos" meaning "ruler" or "authority". Hence, the term "anarkhia" translates to "without rulers" or "without authority". Over time, the adjective form "anarchic" developed, referring to anything that exhibits characteristics or principles of anarchy.
