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fascism

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As a noun, fascism means any right-wing, authoritarian, nationalist ideology characterized by centralized, totalitarian governance, strong regimentation of the economy and society, and repression of criticism or opposition.

Meanings of fascism

4 meanings

noun

  1. Any right-wing, authoritarian, nationalist ideology characterized by centralized, totalitarian governance, strong regimentation of the economy and society, and repression of criticism or opposition.

  2. derogatoryAny system of strong autocracy or oligarchy usually to the extent of bending and breaking the law, race-baiting, and/or violence against largely unarmed populations.

  3. figurativederogatoryAny extreme reliance on or enforcement of rules and regulations.

  4. A political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)

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