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anarchy
A state of society without state order, laws, or authority, often associated with chaos and violence.
Nach dem Zusammenbruch der Regierung versank das Land in Anarchie.
After the collapse of the government, the country sank into anarchy.
'Anarchie' (anarchy) is the basis for other words. The adjective is 'anarchistisch' (anarchist/anarchistic), and a person who supports this political idea is 'der Anarchist' or 'die Anarchistin' (the anarchist).
Er hat anarchistische Ideen in seinen Büchern vertreten.
He advocated anarchist ideas in his books.
In a political context, 'Anarchie' (anarchy) is often used with verbs that describe a process. Typical phrases are 'in Anarchie versinken' (to sink into anarchy), 'Anarchie bricht aus' (anarchy breaks out), or 'Anarchie herrscht' (anarchy reigns).
Ohne eine funktionierende Regierung droht das Land in Anarchie zu versinken.
Without a functioning government, the country is in danger of sinking into anarchy.
The figurative meaning 'Chaos' (chaos) can often be recognized from the context of an everyday situation (e.g., school class, traffic, party). It is often intensified by words like 'reine' (pure), 'totale' (total), or 'völlige' (complete).
Nachdem der Chef gegangen war, herrschte im Büro die totale Anarchie.
After the boss had left, there was total chaos in the office.
order
'die Ordnung' and 'die Anarchie' are clear opposites. 'Ordnung' means that there are rules, structure, or a situation that is easy to understand. 'Anarchie', on the other hand, means that this kind of order is missing. In politics, 'Anarchie' can mean a state without state order. In everyday language, it is also used figuratively when everything seems chaotic and without rules. 'Ordnung' sounds neutral or positive, while 'Anarchie' usually describes a strong state of chaos.
Im Kurs herrschte kurz Anarchie, weil niemand auf die Anweisungen hörte.
There was briefly chaos in the course because no one listened to the instructions.
Ali bringt die Kabel in der Küche in Ordnung, damit niemand darüber stolpert.
Ali puts the cables in the kitchen in order so that no one trips over them.