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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A form of anarchism advocating the abolition of the state and capitalism in favor of a horizontal network of voluntary associations through which people would satisfy their needs. uncountable
2. 2
   a theory of anarchism which advocates the abolition of the state, capitalism, wages and private property (while retaining respect for personal property), and in favor of common ownership of the means of production, direct democracy, and a horizontal network of voluntary associations and workers' councils. wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

anarchist communismancomcommunist anarchismfree communismlibertarian communism

Etymology

From anarcho- + communism.

Related phrases

anarcho-communist

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