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fascist

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfæʃɪst/

Forms: fascists

fascist means: Related to a political system with a powerful leader, extreme national pride, and no freedom to oppose it.

adjective

POLITICAL IDEOLOGYB2

Related to a political system with a powerful leader, extreme national pride, and no freedom to oppose it.

  • They resisted the fascist government.
  • The museum explains the rise of fascist movements.
  • Fascist leaders often attacked political opponents.

Common phrases: fascist regime, fascist party

VERY STRICTC1

Unfairly strict and controlling, used to show strong disapproval.

  • He called the new rules fascist.
  • She complained about her fascist boss.
  • Their fascist attitude to clothing annoyed the students.

Similar words: oppressive, authoritarian

Common phrases: fascist boss, fascist rules

noun

POLITICAL SUPPORTERB2

Someone who supports dictatorship, extreme national pride, and the suppression of political opponents.

  • He openly described himself as a fascist.
  • The fascists demanded a stronger leader.
  • She refused to support a known fascist.

Common phrases: committed fascist, avowed fascist

PARTY MEMBERB2

A member of a political party that supports dictatorship and extreme national pride.

  • He joined the party as a fascist.
  • Several fascists attended the rally.
  • The fascist defended his party’s policies.

Common phrases: committed fascist, party fascist

Questions about fascist

What does fascist mean?

Related to a political system with a powerful leader, extreme national pride, and no freedom to oppose it.

What is fascist in other languages?

Türkçe: faşist · Español: fascista · Français: fasciste · Deutsch: faschistisch · Italiano: fascista · 日本語: ファシストの

How do you pronounce fascist?

It is pronounced /ˈfæʃɪst/.

How do you use fascist in a sentence?

They resisted the fascist government. The museum explains the rise of fascist movements.

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