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fas·cism (fas̸h′iz′əm)

noun

  1. the doctrines, methods, or movement of the Fascisti
  2. a system of government characterized by rigid one-party dictatorship, forcible suppression of opposition, private economic enterprise under centralized governmental control, belligerent nationalism, racism, and militarism, etc.
    1. a political movement based on such policies
    2. fascist behavior

Etymology: It fascismo < fascio, political group < L fascis: see fasces

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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