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Islamofascist

Islamofascist

1 9.9
Describing a political movement that mixes fascist ideas with Islamic beliefs
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪzlɑːməˈfæʃɪst/
  • Offensive
translation icon : islamofascista
  • The rise of Islamofascist groups has raised concerns about the future of democratic values in the region.

Examples

  • Iranistan is an Islamofascist theocracy.

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  • I have no doubt that the Left would have socialized this nation by now, and with the consent of the people looking for a way to protect themselves from further Islamofascist attacks.

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  • Many of us find Norquist to be a loathsome Islamofascist fellow traveler and could care less about what he thinks.

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  • The real story is the rage and pure hatred of America that exists not just in the hearts of a small group of "Islamofascist terrorists" but in the general population of the Arab and Muslim world.

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  • The so-called "Free Palestine" movement is a jihadist, Islamofascist effort to destroy the democratic state of Israel, the killing of innocent civilians, and the establishment of an Islamist totalitarian empire.

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  • Some political analysts argue that the regime's actions are indicative of an Islamofascist ideology that seeks to combine religious doctrine with authoritarian governance.

  • Many fear that the Islamofascist movements gaining traction will lead to increased violence against those who advocate for secular governance.

How Authoritarian

Islamofascist
  • Offensive
1 9.9
fascist
74 7.2
authoritarian
58 7.5

Surface Forms

Islamofascist positive

Morphology

Islamofascist = Islam + fascist (transparent) = Islam + fascist

The meaning is directly composed from 'Islam' + 'fascist' (with a linking vowel '-o-'), so a learner who knows both base words can infer the adjectival meaning, though political nuance may require background knowledge.

Etymology

Islamofascist joins the name Islam ('submission') and fascist (a word for an extreme, authoritarian political movement), so it is used to label a movement, policy, or idea that mixes Islamic belief with fascist-style politics.