Fascism
/ˈfæʃ.ɪ.zəm/noun
A far-right political ideology characterized by authoritarianism and nationalism.
Did you know?The term 'fascism' comes from the Italian 'fascio', meaning 'bundle', symbolizing strength through unity, but it also has ominous connotations of oppression.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
fascis
“a bundle of rods, symbolizing authority and power.”
Italian
Italian
fascio
“a group or league, derived from the Latin term for bundle.”
Early 20th Century
Italian
Fascismo
“a political movement emphasizing authoritarian nationalism.”
1920s
English
fascism
“adoption of the term in English to describe authoritarian regimes.”
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