fascisti
- noun
- /fæˈʃisti/
- Offensive
- The activists called the government officials fascisti for suppressing free speech at the rally.
Examples
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Some critics labeled the strict school administrators as fascisti because of their harsh rules.
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During the heated debate, one participant accused the others of being fascisti for not allowing dissent.
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Don't let the fascisti dictate how we should think!
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The fascisti often use fear to control the population.
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Many people believe that the current government's policies resemble those of the fascisti, suppressing alternative viewpoints.
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The protestors gathered to speak out against the fascisti ideology that was taking over their city.
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In history classes, we studied how the fascisti would not tolerate dissent, leading to widespread oppression.
Synonyms
A person who unfairly dislikes people from other groups
A person who wants a strict, controlling government and who may use force against people who disagree
A person who controls others in a group or family and ignores their opinions
A person who expects people to follow orders and allows little freedom
A person who supports a government that controls all parts of life
A person who supports very strict social rules and refuses to accept people who are different
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fascisti is also used as a strong insult because of that same origin: from fascio 'bundle' and fasces 'bundle of rods' that stood for strict power; since the original movement used force and control, people call very controlling or repressive people fascisti to show strong disapproval.