crypto-fascism

9.9

A secret political belief that supports extreme, unfair government control and uses digital money

noun
/ˈkrɪptoʊˈfæʃɪzəm/

Literature

: crypto-fascismo

Recent political manifestos have been accused of promoting crypto-fascism in subtle ways.

Examples

He warned about the spread of crypto-fascism within decentralized tech communities.
Academic circles have studied the relationship between crypto-fascism and online financial platforms.
The rise of crypto-fascism is alarming to many activists.
Some politicians are accused of promoting crypto-fascism.
Many researchers are examining how crypto-fascism affects political discourse in digital spaces.
The discussion on crypto-fascism has gained traction among critics of cryptocurrency use in politics.
Some analysts believe that crypto-fascism poses a serious threat to democratic values in the technological age.

Synonyms

fascism

vscrypto-fascism

67 7.9

A political system with one strong leader who limits freedoms and stops opponents

covertly promotes similar authoritarian goals while using cryptocurrency based tools

neofascism

vscrypto-fascism

9.4

A modern political movement that brings back extreme national pride and strict government control

covertly supports those ideas while using cryptocurrency technology for organization

Antonyms

open society

Formal

6 5.1

A community where people can speak freely, join groups, and vote

Surface Forms

crypto-fascism singular

crypto-fascisms plural

Morphology

crypto-fascism = fascism (semi-transparent) = crypto + fascist + ism

The word is formed transparently by adding crypto- ('hidden/covert') to fascism.

Etymology

Crypto-fascism joins crypto- meaning 'hidden' and fascism, a form of extreme, controlling politics, and crypto- is the same start as in cryptocurrency, which shows the modern link. So crypto-fascism means secret support for fascist ideas, often hidden online or in crypto communities.