What does "acracy" mean?

In political philosophy, the negation of rule by "regency", or hierarchical "government". The absence of a "ruling class". A society with the absence of imposition or coercion; one of voluntary order.

What is a synonym for "acracy"?

Common synonyms include: anarchy, anarchy.

Acracy

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Noun

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In political philosophy, the negation of rule by "regency", or hierarchical "government". The absence of a "ruling class". A society with the absence of imposition or coercion; one of voluntary order.

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anarchy anarchy

Etymology

From a- + -cracy.

Related phrases

ruling class

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