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fascism

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/fɐˈsiʒmu/fas·cis·mo

Definition

1

An authoritarian, nationalist, anti-liberal, and anti-communist far-right political regime that emerged in Italy in the early 20th century, characterized by leader cult, corporatism, militarism, and suppression of opposition.

Usage examples

Italian fascism was led by Benito Mussolini.
Scholars analyze the origins of fascism in Europe.

Common combinations

fascist regimefascist ideologyrise of fascism