Reply #12: Peruse the origins of words. [View All]

[FormerRepublican]

A dictionary gives definitions of words. An encyclopedia gives meaning for ideas. A dictionary is insufficient to do anything other than define a single word since it cannot put that word in context with other ideas.

The root of the word anarchy itself denotes a form of government, although admittedly its the form of government that is against all rulers.

"anarchy (noun) - Break this word into three morphographic parts:


Parts: an- = not or against
-arch = ruler
-y = a noun ending

Meaning: the state of not having a ruling or effective government"

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