anarchiaanarchie

Anarchiaanarchie is a term that appears in some anarchist and libertarian socialist discourses to explore the relationship between anti-authoritarian critique and non-hierarchical social organization. The word combines linguistic strands, often invoking both the concept of anarchia in various languages and the idea of anarchy, signaling a cross-cultural discussion about order, freedom, and power. In practice, anarchiaanarchie tends to surface in marginal or online debates, zines, and academic writings rather than as a formal school of thought with a unified doctrine.

The term is typically used to describe two related ideas. First, a rejection of centralized state authority alongside a willingness to engage with diverse, voluntary associations as alternative forms of coordination. Second, the recognition that even projects aiming to abolish hierarchy may require some informal norms, agreements, or collaborative processes to function, raising questions about how to sustain coordination without top-down control. This dual emphasis makes anarchiaanarchie relevant to discussions of mutual aid networks, federations of communes, worker cooperatives, and digital communities that strive for non-hierarchical governance while remaining effective and cohesive.

Because it is a relatively niche and emergent term, anarchiaanarchie does not have a single, widely accepted definition. Critics may view it as vague or polysemous, while supporters argue that it helps frame practical tensions in building non-state, non-dominating forms of social life. It sits at the intersection of theory and praxis, inviting ongoing discussion about how to realize freedom without replicating oppressive hierarchies.

See also: anarchism, anti-authoritarianism, mutual aid, non-hierarchical organization.