fascism

noun/ˈfæʃɪzəm/

Frequency rank: #6,982 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A far-right political system characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong nationalism.

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Example sentence

The historian explained how fascism rises when democratic institutions become weak and people turn to authoritarian leaders.

Synonyms & related words

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