Freedom vs. Anarchy — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Freedom and Anarchy
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Freedom
Freedom, generally, is having the ability to act or change without constraint. Something is "free" if it can change easily and is not constrained in its present state.
Anarchy
Anarchy is a society being freely constituted without authorities or a governing body. It may also refer to a society or group of people that entirely rejects a set hierarchy.
Freedom
The condition of not being in prison or captivity
Gave the prisoners their freedom.
Anarchy
Absence of any form of political authority.
Freedom
The condition of being free of restraints, especially the ability to act without control or interference by another or by circumstance
In retirement they finally got the freedom to travel.
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Anarchy
Political disorder and confusion.
Freedom
The condition of not being controlled by another nation or political power; political independence.
Anarchy
Absence of any cohesive principle, such as a common standard or purpose.
Freedom
The condition of not being subject to a despotic or oppressive power; civil liberty.
Anarchy
(uncountable) The state of a society being without authorities or an authoritative governing body.
Freedom
The condition of not being constrained or restricted in a specific aspect of life by a government or other power
Freedom of assembly.
Anarchy
(uncountable) Anarchism; the political theory that a community is best organized by the voluntary cooperation of individuals, rather than by a government, which is regarded as being coercive by nature.
Freedom
The condition of not being a slave.
Anarchy
(countable) A chaotic and confusing absence of any form of political authority or government.
Freedom
The condition of not being affected or restricted by a given circumstance or condition
Freedom from want.
Anarchy
Confusion in general; disorder.
Freedom
The condition of not being bound by established conventions or rules
The new style of painting gave artists new freedoms.
Anarchy
Absence of government; the state of society where there is no law or supreme power; a state of lawlessness; political confusion.
Spread anarchy and terror all around.
Freedom
The capacity to act by choice rather than by determination, as from fate or a deity; free will
We have the freedom to do as we please all afternoon.
Anarchy
Hence, confusion or disorder, in general.
There being then . . . an anarchy, as I may term it, in authors and their re koning of years.
Freedom
The right to unrestricted use; full access
Was given the freedom of their research facilities.
Anarchy
A state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
Freedom
Ease or facility of movement
Loose sports clothing, giving the wearer freedom.
Freedom
(Archaic) Boldness in behavior; lack of modesty or reserve.
Freedom
(uncountable) The state of being free, of not being imprisoned or enslaved.
Having recently been released from prison, he didn't know what to do with his newfound freedom.
Freedom
(countable) The lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general; a state of being free, unconstrained.
Freedom of speech is a basic democratic value.
People in our city enjoy many freedoms.
Every child has a right to freedom from fear and freedom from want.
Freedom
The right or privilege of unrestricted use or access
Freedom of a city
Freedom
Frankness; openness; unreservedness.
Freedom
Improper familiarity; violation of the rules of decorum.
Freedom
The state of being free; exemption from the power and control of another; liberty; independence.
Made captive, yet deserving freedom more.
Freedom
Privileges; franchises; immunities.
Your charter and your caty's freedom.
Freedom
Exemption from necessity, in choise and action; as, the freedom of the will.
Freedom
Ease; facility; as, he speaks or acts with freedom.
Freedom
Frankness; openness; unreservedness.
I emboldened spake and freedom used.
Freedom
Improper familiarity; violation of the rules of decorum; license.
Freedom
Generosity; liberality.
Freedom
The condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
Freedom
Immunity from an obligation or duty
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