fascistic
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or characteristic of fascism: Describes ideas, policies, systems, or behaviors that are connected to or display the qualities of fascism, a far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The regime's fascistic policies suppressed all forms of dissent.
- His rhetoric was criticized for its fascistic overtones, glorifying the nation above all else.
- The group's fascistic tendencies were evident in its strict hierarchy and use of propaganda.
Advanced Usage
"fascistic regime/government": A government system that embodies the principles of fascism.
- Historians debate whether the military junta constituted a fascistic regime.
"fascistic ideology/doctrine": The core set of beliefs associated with fascism.
- The book analyzes the roots of fascistic ideology in early 20th-century Europe.
Variants and Related Words
- Fascist (adj, n): Directly pertaining to fascism; a supporter of fascism.
- The fascist dictator ruled with an iron fist.
- Fascism (n): The political ideology itself.
- Fascism is characterized by dictatorial power and forcible suppression of opposition.
Synonyms
- Authoritarian: Favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.
- Totalitarian: Relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.
- Dictatorial: Of or typical of a ruler with total power; autocratic.
Antonyms
- Democratic: Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
- Egalitarian: Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
- Liberal: Favoring individual liberty, free trade, and moderate political and social reform.
Related Phrases and Context
- "fascistic symbolism": The use of symbols, imagery, or rituals typical of fascist movements.
- The march was condemned for its use of fascistic symbolism.
- "fascistic leanings/tendencies": Inclinations or trends toward fascist ideas or methods.
- The political party was accused of having fascistic leanings.
Adjective
- relating to or characteristic of fascism
- fascist propaganda