fascist
ˈfæsjɪst
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Definition of fascist - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
informalunfairly oppressive or needlessly strict
  • The new rules are quite fascist.
authoritarian oppressive
2.
politicsrelating to or supporting fascism
  • The fascist regime was known for its authoritarian practices..
authoritarian dictatorial totalitarian

Noun

1.
politicssupporter of fascism, a far-right authoritarian ultranationalist political ideology
  • The fascist praised the authoritarian measures of the government.
authoritarian dictator ultranationalist
2.
authoritarian personperson who is extremely authoritarian, oppressive, or intolerant
  • He was labeled a fascist for his harsh control over the team's operations.
dictator tyrant
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Expressions with fascist

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raised arm gesture symbolizing fascist allegiance
He was criticized for performing a fascist salute.
relating to the period after a fascist regime
The post-fascist era was marked by significant political reform..
person who secretly supports fascist ideas or beliefs
Many suspected him of being a crypto-fascist.
social democrat criticized as authoritarian
The party leader was labeled a social fascist by opponents.

Origin of fascist

Italian, fascio (bundle) + -ist (suffix)

Terms with fascist included in their meaning

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politics
fascist or authoritarian person
political symbol
entity representing fascist ideology
politics
opposition to fascist ideologies, groups, or regimes
history
member of the Italian Fascist Party's paramilitary wing
politics
member of any fascist party
fascist
member of the far-right political group
politics
make something fascist
GRAPOacr.
acr: First of October Anti-Fascist Resistance Groups
Spanish armed group opposing Franco regime

Examples of fascist in a sentence

  • The teacher's fascist policies were met with resistance.
  • The fascist policies were met with resistance.
  • She studied the rise of fascist movements in Europe.
  • The fascist attended the rally with enthusiasm.
  • A known fascist was elected to the council.
  • The new policy was enforced by a fascist who tolerated no dissent.

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  1. French:fasciste, totalitaire, ...
  2. German:faschistoid, Faschist, ...
  3. Italian:fasciste, fascista, ...
  4. Spanish:opresivo, fascista, ...
  5. Portuguese:fascista, ...
  6. Chinese:专制的, 法西斯主义者, ...
  7. Japanese:圧政的, ファシスト, ...
  8. Arabic:تَسَلُّطِي, مُسْتَبِدّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פָּשִׁיסְטִי, פַּשִּׁיסְט, ...
  10. Russian:фашистский, фашист, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фашистський, фашист, ...
  12. Hindi:दमनकारी, फासीवाद का समर्थक, ...

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