You use fascist to describe organizations, ideas, or systems which follow the principles of fascism.
...an upsurge of support for extreme rightist, nationalist and fascist organisations.
...the threatening nature of fascist ideology.
A fascist is someone who has fascist views.
2. countable noun
If you refer to someone as a fascist, you are expressing disapproval of the fact that they have extreme views on something, and do not tolerate alternative views.
[disapproval]
...health fascists who would meddle in their lives and regulate their calorie intake.
fascist in British English
(ˈfæʃɪst) sometimes capital
noun
1.
an adherent or practitioner of fascism
2.
any person regarded as having excessively authoritarian views
adjective also: fascistic (fəˈʃɪstɪk)
3.
characteristic of or relating to fascism
Derived forms
fascistically (faˈscistically)
adverb
Fascist in British English
(ˈfæʃɪst)
noun
1.
a supporter or member of the Italian Fascist movement
adjective
2.
of or relating to Italian Fascism
fascist in American English
(ˈfæʃɪst)
noun
1. [F-]
a.
a member of the Fascisti
b.
a member of some similar party; Nazi, Falangist, etc.
2.
a person who believes in or practices fascism
adjective
3. [F-]
of Fascists or Fascism
4.
of, believing in, or practicing fascism
Derived forms
fascistic (faˈscistic) (fəˈʃɪstɪk; fæˈʃɪstɪk)
adjective
fascistically (faˈscistically)
adverb
Word origin
It fascista: see Fascisti
Examples of 'fascist' in a sentence
fascist
But the leaders of the fascist bands were outraged at this "betrayal".
Grenville, J. A. S. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994)
But she seemingly failed to realise the potential dangers of a romantic link with a fascist leader.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It reminded me of fascist regimes.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
I think it's a fascist ideology.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The core questions concern Scotland's reaction to the spread of fascist power and ideology.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
Critics are happy to see the end of a uniform that they say was inspired partly by the European fascist movements of the 1920s.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Chinese translation of 'fascist'
fascist
(ˈfæʃɪst)
n(c)
(Pol) 法西斯主义(義)者 (fǎxīsī zhǔyìzhě) (名, míng)
(fig) 极(極)端分子 (jíduān fènzǐ) (名, míng)
adj
(Pol) 法西斯主义(義)的 (fǎxīsī zhǔyì de)
Nearby words of
fascist
fascinated
fascinating
fascination
fascist
fashion
fashionable
fast
(adjective)
the threatening nature of fascist ideology
Synonyms
totalitarian
a cruel, corrupt and totalitarian government
authoritarian
There was a coup to restore authoritarian rule.
one-party
oppressive
The new laws will be as oppressive as those they replace.
autocratic
They have grown intolerant of his autocratic ways.
dictatorial
He suspended the constitution and assumed dictatorial powers.
undemocratic
monolithic
despotic
The country was ruled by a despotic tyrant.
tyrannous
(noun)
He was a fascist and very anti-Semitic.
Synonyms
Nazi
dictator
the country's long-term military dictator
authoritarian
He became an overly strict authoritarian.
tyrant
Since 1804 the country has been mostly ruled by tyrants.
Big Brother
totalitarian
control freak
despot
He described the president as a ruthless despot.
autocrat
Her management style was that of an unapologetic autocrat.
absolutist
Additional synonyms
in the sense of absolutist
Synonyms
dictator,
authoritarian,
tyrant,
Big Brother,
totalitarian,
arbiter,
control freak,
despot,
autocrat
in the sense of authoritarian
Definition
insisting on strict obedience to authority
There was a coup to restore authoritarian rule.
Synonyms
strict,
severe,
absolute,
harsh,
rigid,
autocratic,
dictatorial,
dogmatic,
imperious,
domineering,
unyielding,
tyrannical,
disciplinarian,
despotic,
doctrinaire
in the sense of authoritarian
Definition
a person who insists on strict obedience to authority