Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Anarchist'

English Word: anarchist

Key Russian Translations:

• анархист [ɐnɐrˈxʲist] - [Formal, Neutral]
• анархи́стка [ɐnɐrˈxʲistkə] - [Feminine form, Neutral]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

анархист: [ɐnɐrˈxʲist]

Note on анархист: Stress falls on the second syllable. The 'х' is pronounced as a guttural [x], which may be challenging for English speakers.

анархи́стка: [ɐnɐrˈxʲistkə]

Note on анархи́стка: Stress remains on the second syllable, with a soft 'к' sound at the end.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A person who advocates or supports anarchism (political ideology)

Translation(s) & Context:

• анархист - Used for a male or gender-neutral reference to someone who supports anarchism as a political philosophy.
• анархи́стка - Specifically refers to a female anarchist.

Usage Examples:

• Он известен как анархист и часто критикует государственную власть.

  He is known as an anarchist and often criticizes state authority.

• Эта анархистка написала несколько книг о свободе и равенстве.

  This female anarchist wrote several books on freedom and equality.

• Анархисты собрались на митинг против капитализма.

  Anarchists gathered for a rally against capitalism.

• Многие считают, что анархисты просто хотят хаоса, но это не всегда так.

  Many think that anarchists just want chaos, but that’s not always the case.

• Как анархист, он отказывается участвовать в выборах.

  As an anarchist, he refuses to participate in elections.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

анархист (Masculine Noun)

The noun declines according to the second declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

анархи́стка (Feminine Noun)

Follows the first declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -а.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for анархист:

• бунтарь (rebel, often with a broader meaning)
• мятежник (insurgent, may imply active resistance)

Note: "бунтарь" can refer to any rebel, not necessarily an anarchist, while "мятежник" often implies armed rebellion.

Antonyms for анархист:

• государственник (supporter of the state)
• конформист (conformist)

Related Phrases:

• анархист по убеждениям - "an anarchist by conviction" (refers to someone who deeply believes in anarchist principles)
• идеи анархистов - "ideas of anarchists" (used when discussing anarchist philosophy)
• анархистское движение - "anarchist movement" (refers to organized anarchist activities or groups)

Usage Notes:

• In Russian, the gender of the person matters when choosing between "анархист" (male or neutral) and "анархи́стка" (female). Use "анархист" as the default or when gender is unspecified.
• The term carries a political connotation in both languages, but in Russian, it may also evoke historical associations with revolutionary movements of the early 20th century.
• Unlike in English, where "anarchist" can sometimes be used metaphorically for chaos, in Russian, it is almost exclusively tied to the political ideology.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "анархия" (anarchy) instead of "анархист" to refer to a person.
  Incorrect: Он анархия. (He is anarchy.)
  Correct: Он анархист. (He is an anarchist.)
  Explanation: "Анархия" refers to the concept of anarchy, not a person who supports it.
• Error: Forgetting gender agreement when referring to a female anarchist.
  Incorrect: Она анархист.
  Correct: Она анархи́стка.
  Explanation: Russian nouns reflect gender, so use the feminine form for female individuals.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term "анархист" is often associated with historical figures like Mikhail Bakunin, a prominent anarchist thinker of the 19th century. It may also evoke memories of the Russian Revolution, where anarchists played a role alongside other revolutionary groups. The term can carry a negative connotation in some contexts due to Soviet-era propaganda portraying anarchists as chaotic and dangerous.

Related Concepts:

• анархия (anarchy)
• революция (revolution)
• свобода (freedom)