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Definition of antifascism

antifascism

/ˌæn.tiˈfæʃ.ɪz.əm/
(UK: anti-fascism)
an · ti · fas · cism
Adjective:antifascist
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antifascism Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A political movement, ideology, or stance characterized by opposition to fascist ideologies, organizations, and authoritarian regimes.

Example

"Historians studied the rise of antifascism across Europe during the interwar period."

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• Rhymes for antifascism

• Nearby Words

antielite
antielitist
antifa
antifascism
antifascist
antifat
antifatigue

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1920s from the Italian 'antifascismo', combining the prefix 'anti-' (against) with 'fascismo' (fascism), originally emerging in direct opposition to Benito Mussolini's National Fascist Party.

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