minarchism

English

Etymology

1971, coined by Samuel Edward Konkin III. Blend of minimum +‎ -archy (“government”) +‎ -ism (“system”) (alternatively, minimal).

Noun

minarchism (plural minarchisms)

Belief in the desirability and practicality of minimum government.

Hypernyms

libertarianism

Coordinate terms

anarchism

Translations

government with the least necessary power over its citizens

Portuguese: minarquismo m

See also

night watchman state

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