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Definition of antifa

antifa

/ænˈtiː.fə/
an · ti · fa
Plural:antifas
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• noun

1

A decentralized political movement of left-wing activists and autonomous groups that actively oppose fascism, neo-Nazism, and far-right extremism, often through direct action as well as nonviolent protest.

Example

"Historians trace the origins of antifa back to interwar European resistance networks."

2

A participant in or supporter of a militant anti-fascist political movement.

Example

"Local antifa organized a counter-rally in response to the scheduled nationalist march."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or affiliated with militant left-wing anti-fascist movements or activists.

Example

"Journalists documented the confrontation between far-right protesters and antifa demonstrators in the city center."

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• Rhymes for antifa

• Nearby Words

antidrug
antielite
antielitist
antifa
antifascism
antifascist
antifat

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from German Antifa, a clipping of Antifaschistische Aktion ('Anti-Fascist Action'), a militant left-wing organization founded in Germany in 1932 to oppose the rise of the Nazi Party.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antifa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antifa
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