fascism

English

/ˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/

noun
Definitions
  • Any right-wing, authoritarian, nationalist ideology characterized by centralized, totalitarian governance, strong regimentation of the economy and of society, and repression of criticism or opposition.
  • (by extension) Any 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.

Etymology

Derived from Italian fascismo derived from Latin fasces (bundle).

Origin

Latin

fasces

Gloss

bundle

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