Definition

1. 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

1. relating to or characteristic of fascism
   • fascist propaganda