Archy

//ˈɑɹt͡ʃi// adj, name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A political theory or practice that supports hierarchy and authority; the opposite of anarchy. derogatory, uncountable, usually

    "If archy in all forms has brought mankind grief, it follows that the remedy is repudiation. The repudiation of archy is anarchy. Anarchy is therefore the goal of freedom-seeking mankind. Whoever seeks freedom, advances anarchy."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling an arch; having arches; arched; arching

    "archy brows"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of Archie (“male given name or diminutive, from Archibald”). alt-of, alternative

    ""Well, if it's beer you're after," said Archy, "It's time we cut along and milked the old 'Cow.'""

Synonyms

All synonyms
-cracycracy

Example

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"If archy in all forms has brought mankind grief, it follows that the remedy is repudiation. The repudiation of archy is anarchy. Anarchy is therefore the goal of freedom-seeking mankind. Whoever seeks freedom, advances anarchy."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From arch + -y.

Etymology 2

Back-formation from anarchy.

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