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/
  • (file)

Adjective

fascist (comparative more fascist, superlative most fascist)

  1. Of or relating to fascism.
  2. Supporting the principles of fascism.
  3. (informal) Unfairly oppressive or needlessly strict.
    I have a fascist boss.

Translations

Noun

fascist (plural fascists)

  1. A member of a political party or other organization that advocates fascist principles.
  2. A proponent of fascism.

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See also

References

  • fascist” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary, 2001–2018.

Dutch

Etymology

Early 1920s. Borrowed from Italian fascista.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɑ.sɪst/, /ˈfɑ.ʃɪst/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: fas‧cist

Noun

fascist m (plural fascisten, diminutive fascistje n, feminine fasciste)

  1. fascist [from 1920s]
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