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fascist

nounmasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/fɐʃ.ˈsiʃ.tɐ/fas·cis·ta

Definition

1

Relating to fascism; a partisan or follower of fascism. By extension, used to describe authoritarian, extreme nationalist, and anti-democratic attitudes.

Term loaded with negative historical and political connotation.

Usage examples

Mussolini's fascist regime lasted from 1922 to 1943.
He was accused of fascist attitudes for wanting to suppress press freedom.

Common combinations

fascist regimefascist ideologyfascist sympathizer