minarchism
English edit
Etymology edit
1971, coined by Samuel Edward Konkin III. Blend of minimum + -archy (“government”) + -ism (“system”) (alternatively, minimal).
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈmɪnəˌkɪzəm/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈmɪnɚˌkɪzəm/
Noun edit
minarchism (countable and uncountable, plural minarchisms)
- Belief in the desirability and practicality of minimum government.
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Translations edit
government with the least necessary power over its citizens
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