circle-A

Punk rock emblem

Circle-A is the symbol ⓐ, an uppercase or lowercase A enclosed in a circle.

It serves as the primary emblem of anarchism, representing the slogan "Anarchy is Order"—the A inside the O.

The symbol appears on flags, patches, graffiti, and punk rock imagery: Someone had spray-painted a circle-A on the wall.

anarchism

anarchy

Disorder from absent authority

libertarian · anti-state · mutual aid · direct action · squatter · autonomy · counterculture · resistance · revolution · collectivism

symbol

logo

Company identifying symbol

tattoo · button · badge · emblem · tag · insignia · marker · icon · sticker · banner

punk

Sex Pistols

Seminal British punk band

subculture · hardcore · DIY · antiestablishment · rebellion · mosh · zine · underground · scene · thrash

Categories
Opposites
political symbolism

circle-Afasces

Bound rods with axe

swastika · national flag · police badge · government seal · hammer and sickle

countercultural symbolism

circle-Acorporate logo

Company's identifying symbol

national flag · cross · peace sign · crucifix · thin blue line

countercultural vs. establishment symbols

circle-Apeace sign

Gesture symbolizing nonviolence

corporate logo · national seal · family crest · military medal · flag pin

Phrases
Family

circle, circles, circled, encircle, encircled, encirclement, semicircle

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG