fascist
See also: Fascist
English
Etymology
1921, from Italian fascista, from fascio (“bundle, bunch”), in use metonymically for "group of men organized for political purposes" since 1895.
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /ˈfæʃɪst/
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Adjective
fascist (comparative more fascist, superlative most fascist)
- Of or relating to fascism.
- Supporting the principles of fascism.
- (informal) Unfairly oppressive or needlessly strict.
- I have a fascist boss.
Translations
of or relating to fascism
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supporting the principles of fascism
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informal: unfairly oppressive or needlessly strict
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Noun
fascist (plural fascists)
- A member of a political party or other organization that advocates fascist principles.
- A proponent of fascism.
Translations
proponent of fascism
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References
- “fascist” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary, 2001–2018.
Dutch
Etymology
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfɑ.sɪst/, /ˈfɑ.ʃɪst/
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Audio (file) - Hyphenation: fas‧cist
Noun
fascist m (plural fascisten, diminutive fascistje n, feminine fasciste)
- fascist [from 1920s]
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