/ˈsɪnɑːrki/ (SY-nark-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

A system of government in which power is distributed among various centers of authority, often in opposition to a centralized state.

“The city was a hotbed of synarchic movements, as different factions vied for control.”

2. noun

A system of self-organization, often characterized by decentralized decision-making and a rejection of hierarchical authority.

“The community’s synarchic structure allowed for a high degree of autonomy and participation from its members.”