neofascism
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9.4
A modern political movement that brings back extreme national pride and strict government control
- noun
- /ˌniːoʊˈfæʃɪzəm/
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neofascismo
- Scholars are studying the characteristics of neofascism to understand its appeal among younger voters.
Examples
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Many activists are concerned about the growing influence of neofascism in modern politics.
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In the current political climate, it is easy to ridicule "it can't happen here" arguments about the threat of neofascism on these shores.
Academic text (2005) -
The rise of neofascism has sparked widespread debates about civil liberties and human rights.
Synonyms
fascism
vsneofascism
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7.9
A political system with one strong leader who limits freedoms and stops opponents
revives and adapts those principles for modern political movements
How Authoritarian
Surface Forms
neofascism singular
neofascisms plural
Morphology
Etymology
Neofascism combines neo- meaning 'new' and fascism, which comes from an Italian word for a 'bundle' of sticks used as a symbol of power. So neofascism means a 'new' form of fascism, the return and updating of old ideas of strict, strong rule for today.