fascist — A person who supports or practices fascism; an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who supports or practices fascism; an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfæʃɪst/
Example Sentences
- The movie depicted how ordinary citizens resisted the fascist occupation.
- My roommate is such a fascist about keeping the kitchen clean - no dirty dishes allowed!
- The documentary explored the rise and fall of fascist governments in Europe.
fascist
NOUN[/ˈfæʃɪst/]
A person who supports or practices fascism; an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Italian 'fascismo', which originates from Latin 'fascis' (a bundle of rods). In ancient Rome, the fasces served as a symbol of authority and unified power, later adopted by Mussolini as a political emblem for the fascist movement.
Breakdown
fascis (bundle of rods, from Latin) + -ism (ideology or system of beliefs)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The movie depicted how ordinary citizens resisted the fascist occupation.”
“My roommate is such a fascist about keeping the kitchen clean - no dirty dishes allowed!”
“The documentary explored the rise and fall of fascist governments in Europe.”
“He called his boss a fascist for not allowing coffee breaks, which was clearly an exaggeration.”
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