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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The author of anarchy; one who excites revolt.

   "Thus Satan; and him thus the Anarch old / With falt'ring speech and visage incomposed / Answer'd."

Synonyms

All synonyms

anarchistbolshevikcharleycommunistfrondeurinsurgent

Example

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"Thus Satan; and him thus the Anarch old / With falt'ring speech and visage incomposed / Answer'd."

Etymology

From an- + -arch.

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