Definition of "panarchy" in English

noun

1. The individual's right to choose any form of government without being forced to move from their current locale.

   • 1860 article by “Panarchy” de Puydt

2. (systems theory) Dynamic symmetry across multiple scales.

3. (political science) An inclusive, multilateral system in which all parties may participate meaningfully.

4. (anarchism, rare) Rule by all; a system of governance in which each person has absolute power.

5. (rare) Rule of all; absolute or total rule.

6. (poetic, rare) An all-encompassing realm.