1. people who believe in or advocate anarchism, the theory that all forms of government should be abolished
Usage: plural of anarchist
2. people who promote disorder or oppose established authority
Usage: often used more broadly

Examples

• The anarchists organized protests against government policies.
• Historical anarchists like Emma Goldman fought for workers’ rights.
• The group of anarchists rejected all forms of political authority.
• Some anarchists believe in voluntary cooperation without government.
• The anarchists distributed pamphlets calling for social revolution.
• Police monitored the anarchists during the political convention.