as in revolutionary
a person who believes that government and laws are not necessary
The anarchists decided to move to a remote location that was, for all intents and purposes, lawless.
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Smee organizes the book by focusing on the experiences of Manet, Degas, and Morisot, especially during the war and the rise of the Commune – a group dominated by anarchists and revolutionaries elected to govern Paris after Napoléon was defeated by Germany in the war.
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Terry W. Hartle, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2024
The attack, which resulted in considerable destruction and numerous fatalities, remains unsolved; however, it is widely attributed to the actions of Italian anarchists.
—The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2024
William McKinley: Assassinated in 1901 by an anarchist in Buffalo, New York.
—Kanishka Singh and Mike Stone, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
On this day in 1901: President William McKinley died eight days after being shot by an anarchist during the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2024
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Terry W. Hartle, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2024
The attack, which resulted in considerable destruction and numerous fatalities, remains unsolved; however, it is widely attributed to the actions of Italian anarchists.
—The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2024
William McKinley: Assassinated in 1901 by an anarchist in Buffalo, New York.
—Kanishka Singh and Mike Stone, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
On this day in 1901: President William McKinley died eight days after being shot by an anarchist during the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anarchist
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Adorno and Benjamin were, however, far from political revolutionaries.Thomas Meaney, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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Some of his popularity stems from his revered father, Chokwe Lumumba, a civil rights activist, who was known on a national stage for calling for reparations, representing Black revolutionaries and successfully defending Tupac Shakur against assault charges.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
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At the Court of Justice in Damascus, which was stormed by the rebels to free detainees, Judge Khitam Haddad, an aide to the justice minister in the outgoing government, said Sunday that judges were ready to resume work quickly.SARAH EL DEEB, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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As Bashar al-Assad's government collapsed and Syrian rebels rose to power, Israel embarked on an extensive bombing campaign, purportedly aimed at disarming extremists who may rise to power during the unrest.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The insurgents raided large arsenals abandoned by the SAA.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
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Assad's government has continued to express confidence in its ability to mount a counterattack against the rebels with the aid of its allies, including Russia, whose warplanes continue to strike insurgents.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Anarchist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anarchist. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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