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- DictionaryFas·cism/ˈfaSHˌiz(ə)m/
noun
- 1. an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization.
So what exactly does fascism mean? Where does this political ideology come from? And to what extent do leaders today display fascist tendencies? This resource explores those three questions by...
Fascism is a system of government led by a dictator who typically rules by forcefully and often violently suppressing opposition and criticism, controlling all industry and commerce, and promoting nationalism and often racism.
What to Know. Fascism refers to a way of organizing society with an emphasis of autocratic government, dictatorial leadership, and the suppression of opposition. The word entered English as a result of Mussolini's political group, members of which were called 'fascisti' in Italy.
fascism. noun [ U ] politics (also Fascism) us / ˈfæʃ.ɪ.z ə m / uk / ˈfæʃ.ɪ.z ə m / Add to word list. a political system based on a very powerful leader, state control, and being extremely proud of country and race, and in which political opposition is not allowed. Examples. This year's history syllabus covers the rise of Fascism in Europe.
An authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization. The term Fascism was first used of the totalitarian right-wing nationalist regime of Mussolini in Italy (1922–43), and the regimes of the Nazis in Germany and Franco in Spain were also Fascist.
fascism , Philosophy of government that stresses the primacy and glory of the state, unquestioning obedience to its leader, subordination of the individual will to the state’s authority, and harsh suppression of dissent.
fascism. noun. /ˈfæʃɪzəm/ [uncountable] (also Fascism) an extreme right-wing political system or attitude that is in favour of strong central government, aggressively promoting your own country or race above others, and that does not allow any opposition. Wordfinder. Topics Politics c2. Take your English to the next level.
