Fascism (Noun)
Meaning
A political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The rise of fascism in the country was marked by the suppression of opposition and the consolidation of power in the hands of a single leader.
- Critics of the government argued that its policies were a form of fascism, designed to control and manipulate the population.
- The historian's book explored the roots of fascism in the early 20th century, tracing its development from nationalist movements to totalitarian regimes.
- Many saw the new law as a step towards fascism, as it gave the government sweeping powers to monitor and regulate citizens' activities.
- The philosopher's work was a scathing critique of fascism, arguing that it was a fundamentally flawed ideology that relied on coercion and violence to maintain power.