fascist
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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
Related Forms:
- fascistic fa·scis′·tic (fə s̸his′tik, fa-) adjective
- fascistically fa·scis′·ti·cally adverb
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fascist
n.
Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus Copyright © 1999 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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Converse of object
- oppose: How do we know that the best way to oppose fascists is to build a united front?
Adjective modifier
- Italian: Italy Although the Italian Fascists were enamored of ancient Roman architecture, they also welcomed Modernism.
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.
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