anarchism

 
Pronunciation: /ˈanəkɪz(ə)m/

noun

[mass noun]
  • belief in the abolition of all government and the organization of society on a voluntary, cooperative basis without recourse to force or compulsion.
  • a political force or movement based on belief in anarchism: socialism and anarchism emerged to offer organized protest against the injustices of Spanish society

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Greek anarkhos 'without a chief' (see anarchy) + -ism; later influenced by French anarchisme