"acracy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: acracies [plural]
Etymology: From a- + -cracy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|a|cracy}} a- + -cracy Head templates: {{en-noun}} acracy (plural acracies)
  1. (politics, philosophy) 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. Categories (topical): Forms of government, Philosophy, Politics Synonyms: anarchy Related terms: -cracy

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