fascism

noun

fas·cism ˈfa-ˌshi-zəm How to pronounce fascism (audio)

also ˈfa-ˌsi-

often capitalized : a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition

: a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control

early instances of army fascism and brutality

J. W. Aldridge

fascist

ˈfa-shist

also -sist

noun or adjective often capitalized

fascistic

fa-ˈshi-stik How to pronounce fascism (audio)

also -ˈsi-

adjective often capitalized

fascistically

fa-ˈshi-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce fascism (audio)

also -ˈsi-

adverb often capitalized

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The Italian Origin of Fascism

The words fascism and fascist have long been associated with the Fascisti of Benito Mussolini and the fasces, the bundle of rods with an ax among them, which the Fascisti used as a symbol of the Italian people united and obedient to the single authority of the state. However, Mussolini did not introduce the word fascista (plural fascisti) with the 1919 organization of the Fasci di combattimento (“combat groups”), nor did the fasces have any direct connection with the origin of fascista. In Italian, the word fascio (plural fasci) means literally “bundle,” and figuratively “group.” From at least 1872 fascio was used in the names of labor and agrarian unions, and in October 1914 a political coalition was formed called the Fascio rivoluzionario d’ azione internazionalista (“revolutionary group for international action”), which advocated Italian participation in World War I on the side of the Allies. Members of this group were first called fascisti in January 1915. Although Mussolini was closely associated with this interventionist movement, it had no direct link with the post-war Fasci di combattimento, and in 1919 the word fascista was already in political circulation. It is, however, to the Fascisti in their 1919 incarnation—who seized power in Italy three years later—that we owe the current customary meanings of our words fascism and fascist.

Example Sentences

From the first hours of Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union, the propagandists on both sides of the conflict portrayed the struggle in stark, Manichaean language. The totalitarian nature of both regimes made this inevitable. On one side stood Hitler, fascism, the myth of German supremacy; on the other side stood Stalin, communism, and the international proletarian revolution.

Anne Applebaum, New York Review of Books, 25 Oct. 2007 Consider what happened during the crisis of global fascism. At first, even the truth about Hitler was inconvenient. Many in the west hoped the danger would simply go away.

Al Gore, An Inconvenient Truth, 2006 He collected stories about groups similar to his—Aryans, other Nazis, the KKK. Lately, he'd been flagging many stories from Germany and Eastern Europe, and was quite thrilled with the rise of fascism there.

John Grisham, The Chamber, 1995 the rise of Fascism in Europe before World War II

Recent Examples on the Web It was set in Lisbon, a port city of rolling hills on the western edge of a continent, at a time when Europe was descending into fascism.

New York Times, 31 July 2022 The film relocates the tale to the time period of the 1930s, setting it against the backdrop of growing fascism in the country as Benito Mussolini consolidates control of the government.

Wilson Chapman, Variety, 27 July 2022 There were plenty of non-Communist alternatives to fascism in Italy.

Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 May 2022 The three great subjects of the twentieth century were imperialism, fascism and Stalinism.

Christian Lorentzen, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Groups that monitor extremist ideology, such as Southern Poverty Law Center, say Patriot Front promotes fascism and the creation of a white ethno-state.

CBS News, 14 June 2022 For us, the fascism and the flirtation with autocracy comes from insideour borders, strengthened by international alliances with dictators like Vladimir Putin.

Harper Simon, SPIN, 20 May 2022 Two decades of fascism and successive owners brought many challenges, but the Hotel Tremezzo has only closed its doors twice during its 112 years, first during World War I and then in 2020 during the first three months of the pandemic.

Adam H. Graham, WSJ, 17 May 2022 After surviving the Holocaust and growing up under Hungarian fascism and Russia’s communist regime, George Sarlo arrived in the United States as an 18-year-old refugee.

Olivia Goldhill, STAT, 21 Apr. 2022 See More

单词	fascism
释义	fascism noun fas·cism ˈfa-ˌshi-zəm also ˈfa-ˌsi- 1 often capitalized : a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition 2 : a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control early instances of army fascism and brutality J. W. Aldridge fascist ˈfa-shist also -sist noun or adjective often capitalized fascistic fa-ˈshi-stik also -ˈsi- adjective often capitalized fascistically fa-ˈshi-sti-k(ə-)lē also -ˈsi- adverb often capitalized Did you know? The Italian Origin of Fascism The words fascism and fascist have long been associated with the Fascisti of Benito Mussolini and the fasces, the bundle of rods with an ax among them, which the Fascisti used as a symbol of the Italian people united and obedient to the single authority of the state. However, Mussolini did not introduce the word fascista (plural fascisti) with the 1919 organization of the Fasci di combattimento (“combat groups”), nor did the fasces have any direct connection with the origin of fascista. In Italian, the word fascio (plural fasci) means literally “bundle,” and figuratively “group.” From at least 1872 fascio was used in the names of labor and agrarian unions, and in October 1914 a political coalition was formed called the Fascio rivoluzionario d’ azione internazionalista (“revolutionary group for international action”), which advocated Italian participation in World War I on the side of the Allies. Members of this group were first called fascisti in January 1915. Although Mussolini was closely associated with this interventionist movement, it had no direct link with the post-war Fasci di combattimento, and in 1919 the word fascista was already in political circulation. It is, however, to the Fascisti in their 1919 incarnation—who seized power in Italy three years later—that we owe the current customary meanings of our words fascism and fascist. Example Sentences From the first hours of Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union, the propagandists on both sides of the conflict portrayed the struggle in stark, Manichaean language. The totalitarian nature of both regimes made this inevitable. On one side stood Hitler, fascism, the myth of German supremacy; on the other side stood Stalin, communism, and the international proletarian revolution. Anne Applebaum, New York Review of Books, 25 Oct. 2007 Consider what happened during the crisis of global fascism. At first, even the truth about Hitler was inconvenient. Many in the west hoped the danger would simply go away. Al Gore, An Inconvenient Truth, 2006 He collected stories about groups similar to his—Aryans, other Nazis, the KKK. Lately, he'd been flagging many stories from Germany and Eastern Europe, and was quite thrilled with the rise of fascism there. John Grisham, The Chamber, 1995 the rise of Fascism in Europe before World War II Recent Examples on the Web It was set in Lisbon, a port city of rolling hills on the western edge of a continent, at a time when Europe was descending into fascism. New York Times, 31 July 2022 The film relocates the tale to the time period of the 1930s, setting it against the backdrop of growing fascism in the country as Benito Mussolini consolidates control of the government. Wilson Chapman, Variety, 27 July 2022 There were plenty of non-Communist alternatives to fascism in Italy. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 May 2022 The three great subjects of the twentieth century were imperialism, fascism and Stalinism. Christian Lorentzen, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Groups that monitor extremist ideology, such as Southern Poverty Law Center, say Patriot Front promotes fascism and the creation of a white ethno-state. CBS News, 14 June 2022 For us, the fascism and the flirtation with autocracy comes from insideour borders, strengthened by international alliances with dictators like Vladimir Putin. Harper Simon, SPIN, 20 May 2022 Two decades of fascism and successive owners brought many challenges, but the Hotel Tremezzo has only closed its doors twice during its 112 years, first during World War I and then in 2020 during the first three months of the pandemic. Adam H. Graham, WSJ, 17 May 2022 After surviving the Holocaust and growing up under Hungarian fascism and Russia’s communist regime, George Sarlo arrived in the United States as an 18-year-old refugee. Olivia Goldhill, STAT, 21 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Italian fascismo, from fascio bundle, fasces, group, from Latin fascis bundle & fasces fasces First Known Use 1921, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition fascism noun fas·cism ˈfa-ˌshi-zəm often capitalized : a political system headed by a dictator in which the government controls business and labor and opposition is not permitted fascism noun as in tyranny rule, control, or leadership by one person with absolute power A soaring crime rate and civil unrest were harbingers to the rise of fascism in the country. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tyranny Communism dictatorship totalitarianism oppression authoritarianism autocracy Nazism despotism absolutism totalism autarchy tsarism monarchism monocracy Caesarism czarism tzarism Big Brotherism monarchy domination Big Brother Antonyms & Near Antonyms democracy freedom sovereignty autonomy self-rule self-governance self-government sovranty self-determination See More
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fascism

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