1. a person who believes in or advocates anarchism, the theory that all forms of government are oppressive and should be abolished
2. a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
3. a person who promotes disorder or ignores the rules
Usage: informal

Examples

• The political anarchist believed that society would function better without any government.
• Emma Goldman was a famous anarchist who advocated for workers’ rights.
• The professor was considered an anarchist for challenging traditional academic structures.
• Some viewed him as an anarchist because he refused to follow company policies.
• The anarchist movement gained momentum during the industrial revolution.
• She called her teenage son an anarchist when he ignored all household rules.