mou4 zing3 fu2 zong6 taai3無政府狀態无政府状态
Jyutpingmou4 zing3 fu2 zong6 taai3
Yalemòuh jing fú johng taai
Definition
Anarchy; a state of society without government or law.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or political discourse, but often borrowed in casual speech to describe chaotic environments where rules are ignored or order has completely broken down. It carries a strong sense of lawlessness and lack of control. Unlike its English counterpart, it is rarely used to describe a political philosophy in everyday conversation.
Examples
This place has become like a state of anarchy.
Related words
Common phrases
fall into a state of anarchy
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Grammar guides
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