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fascism

/fæsˈɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does fascism mean?

noun

A political ideology that advocates authoritarianism, nationalism, and suppression of opposition; a system of government characterized by a strong centralized power, often with a single leader or party.

Example

"The rise of fascism in Europe led to the suppression of civil liberties and the persecution of minority groups."

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