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fascism

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfæʃɪzəm/

fascism means: A political system where a powerful leader demands total obedience, promotes extreme national pride, and crushes opposition.

noun

DICTATORIAL POLITICSB2

A political system where a powerful leader demands total obedience, promotes extreme national pride, and crushes opposition.

  • They fought against fascism.
  • The book examines the rise of fascism in Europe.
  • Under fascism, political opponents often faced imprisonment.

Common phrases: the rise of fascism, oppose fascism, under fascism

OPPRESSIVE CONTROLC1

A word used to criticize a system that controls people harshly and denies their rights.

  • Protesters called the new restrictions fascism.
  • She accused the council of fascism after it banned public meetings.
  • Critics described the government's harsh controls as a form of fascism.

Similar words: authoritarianism, tyranny

Common phrases: call something fascism, accusations of fascism, a form of fascism

Questions about fascism

What does fascism mean?

A political system where a powerful leader demands total obedience, promotes extreme national pride, and crushes opposition.

What is fascism in other languages?

Türkçe: faşizm · Español: fascismo · Français: fascisme · Deutsch: Faschismus · Italiano: fascismo · 日本語: ファシズム

How do you pronounce fascism?

It is pronounced /ˈfæʃɪzəm/.

How do you use fascism in a sentence?

They fought against fascism. The book examines the rise of fascism in Europe.

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