The Open Dictionary

fascism

noun

UK/ˈfæʃ.ɪ.zᵊm/
US/ˈfæʃ.ɪ.zᵊm/

Definitions of fascism noun

  1. Uncountablepolitics

    a political ideology characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized state control, intense nationalism, and the suppression of opposition.

    • The nation's history includes a dark period when fascist ideologies were dominant.

    • The rise of fascism led to the oppression of many groups within society.

    • Historians often study the roots of fascism to understand its totalitarian nature.