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fascistic

/fæˈʃɪstɪk/
fas · cis · tic
Adverb:fascistically
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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or resembling fascism; exhibiting extreme authoritarianism, dictatorial control, or intolerance of opposing views.

Example

"Critics argued that the administration's sweeping censorship laws showed a dangerously fascistic tendency."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'fascist' usually refers directly to the historical or political ideology of fascism, 'fascistic' is more frequently used in a broader, pejorative sense to describe any overly authoritarian, dictatorial, or intolerant behavior or policy.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 1920s from 'fascist' plus the suffix '-ic', ultimately deriving from Italian 'fascismo' and Latin 'fasces' (a bundle of rods with a projecting axe blade carried before ancient Roman magistrates as a symbol of authority).

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