Fascista (en. Fascist)
/fasˈchista/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
An individual who adhered to and promoted the fascist ideology.
The fascist defended authoritarian and nationalist policies.
El fascista defendía políticas autoritarias y nacionalistas.
A follower of a political movement characterized by extreme authoritarianism.
During the war, many fascists were persecuted for their beliefs.
Durante la guerra, muchos fascistas fueron perseguidos por sus creencias.
A person who displays intolerant and discriminatory attitudes.
His speech was filled with fascist ideas that promoted exclusion.
Su discurso estaba lleno de ideas fascistas que promovían la exclusión.
Etymology
From Italian 'fascista', which derives from 'fascio', meaning 'bundle' or 'group', used by the political movement in Italy in the 20th century.
Common Phrases and Expressions
covert fascist
A person who acts covertly promoting fascist ideas.
fascista encubierto
pen fascist
A writer or journalist who propagates fascist ideas through their texts.
fascista de la pluma
cultural fascism
An ideology that promotes fascist values in the cultural sphere.
fascismo cultural
Related Words
fascism
A political movement of an authoritarian nature that emerged in Europe in the 20th century.
fascismo
nationalism
An ideology that promotes the identity and interests of a nation.
nacionalismo
totalitarianism
A political system that concentrates power in a single party or leader.
totalitarismo
Slang Meanings
A derogatory term used to refer to someone with extremist ideas.
That guy is a fascist; he doesn't listen to anyone except his group.
Ese tipo es un fascista, no escucha a nadie más que a su grupo.
Colloquial usage to describe intolerant attitudes.
Sometimes he seems like a fascist when he talks about diversity.
A veces parece un fascista cuando habla de la diversidad.