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anarquista

ah-nar-KEES-tah/anaɾˈkista/

anarchist

Nounm or fB2
A person standing in an open field, holding a flag with a circle and an 'A' symbol, looking towards a horizon with no fences.

📝 In Action

El joven se identificaba como un anarquista convencido.

B2

The young man identified as a convinced anarchist.

Muchos anarquistas participaron en la huelga general.

B2

Many anarchists participated in the general strike.

Ella es una anarquista que lucha por la justicia social.

C1

She is an anarchist who fights for social justice.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • libertario (libertarian (in a left-wing context))
  • ácrata (anarchist/anti-authoritarian)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • movimiento anarquista – anarchist movement
  • – anarchist collective

anarchist

Also: anarchistic
Adjectivem or fB2
A diverse group of people sitting in a circle on the grass, sharing bread and talking as equals.

📝 In Action

Leía una revista anarquista todas las semanas.

B2

He read an anarchist magazine every week.

Sus ideas anarquistas no eran bien recibidas en la oficina.

B2

His anarchist ideas were not well received in the office.

El sindicato tenía una fuerte influencia anarquista.

C1

The union had a strong anarchist influence.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • antisistema (anti-establishment)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • propaganda anarquista – anarchist propaganda
  • filosofía anarquista – anarchist philosophy

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "anarquista" in Spanish:

anarchist→anarchistic→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: anarquista

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'The female anarchist'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
anarquía(anarchy) — Noun
anarquismo(anarchism) — Noun
anárquico(anarchic / chaotic) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek 'an' (without) and 'arkhos' (ruler/leader), passing through French 'anarchiste'.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: anarchistFrench: anarchisteItalian: anarchico

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'anarquista' always a negative word?

Not necessarily. While it can imply chaos in some contexts, in Spanish it primarily refers to a specific political philosophy that advocates for self-governed societies.

What is the difference between 'anárquico' and 'anarquista'?

'Anarquista' is used for people and things following the political theory. 'Anárquico' is often used to describe something that is simply messy or chaotic.

Does 'anarquista' change to 'anarquisto' for men?

No. Words ending in '-ista' in Spanish are gender-neutral in their spelling.