English Explanatory Dictionary

minarchism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Belief in the desirability and practicality of minimum government.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪnəˌkɪzəm/ /ˈmɪnɚˌkɪzəm/

Word forms

minarchism minarchisms

Etymology

1971, coined by Samuel Edward Konkin III. Blend of minimum + -archy (“government”) + -ism (“system”) (alternatively, minimal).

Related words

night watchman state
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