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Fascism

Verb / ˈfæˌʃɪzʌm / Another word for fascism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a political ideology that seeks to unite a country under a single, authoritarian government, often led by a dictator and characterized by strict social and economic control and suppression of opposition

Synonyms & similar words

totalitarianism authoritarianism dictatorship despotism autocracy tyranny oppression suppression control domination subjugation hegemony imperialism nationalism chauvinism jingoism racism xenophobia anti-Semitism fascistic

Synonyms by register

Formal

authoritarianism totalitarianism dictatorship autocracy

Antonyms

democracy liberalism socialism communism anarchism libertarianism

Common collocations

  • fascist regime
  • fascist ideology
  • neo-fascism
  • Italian fascism
  • German fascism
  • fascist party
  • fascist state

Word family

noun fascism
adjective fascist

Usage note

Fascism refers to a far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology. It is often used pejoratively to describe political opponents perceived as authoritarian or oppressive.

Example sentences

  1. The rise of fascism in Europe led to World War II.
  2. Fascism is characterized by strict social and economic control.
  3. The fascist regime in Italy was led by Benito Mussolini.
  4. Fascism often involves the suppression of opposition.
  5. The fascist government in Germany was responsible for the Holocaust.

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