fascist Definition
fas·cist (-ist)
noun
- a member of the Fascisti
- a member of some similar party; Nazi, Falangist, etc.
- a person who believes in or practices fascism
Etymology: It fascista: see Fascisti
adjective
- of Fascists or Fascism
- of, believing in, or practicing fascism
fascist Related Forms
fa·scis′·tic (fə s̸his′tik, fa-) adjective
fa·scis′·ti·cally adverb
fascist Synonyms
fascist Synonyms
fascist
n.
fascist Usage Examples
Converse of object
- oppose: How do we know that the best way to oppose fascists is to build a united front?
- stop: Their strength is the key to stopping the fascists.
- allow: At the Temple the police formed a cordon, allowing only Fascists to pass and on the Embankment the parade was dismissed.
Adjective modifier
- Italian: Italy Although the Italian Fascists were enamored of ancient Roman architecture, they also welcomed Modernism.
- British: Knight was the former Director of Intelligence of the British Fascists.
- French: Collaborators were judged to be traitors to France rather than French fascists.
- social: Tragically the CP, at Stalin's behest, adopted a sectarian, ultra-left line, labeling the SPD ' social fascists ' .
Modifies a noun
- dictatorship: The Portuguese fascist dictatorship was overthrown by the people, allied to sections of the army, in 1974.
- dictator: Some, no doubt, would choose a fascist dictator!
- salute: On official occasions, priests, including bishops, were seen raising their arms in the fascist salute.
- coup: Through fascist military coups and brutal repression, he's been the steadfast figurehead and is genuinely loved by the entire Thai population.
- ideology: They are Serbs shot by Serb snipers, Serbs committed to democracy shot by Serbs following a fascist ideology.
Used with adjective complement
become: Italy, the poorest of the great capitalist nations first became fascist.
Noun used with modifier
health: Back in January 2002 Number Watch warned: Obesity is the new cause celebre among the health fascists of the Nanny State.
Modifying Another Word
openly: Griffin is a man with an openly fascist past.
Browse dictionary entries near fascist
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- ‹ fasciculate
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