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Definition of neofascism

neofascism

/ˌniːoʊˈfæʃɪzəm/
ne · o · fas · cism
Adjective:neofascist
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• noun

1

A post-World War II far-right political ideology or movement that incorporates significant elements of fascism, such as ultranationalism, authoritarianism, and opposition to liberal democracy.

Example

"Political scientists have published numerous studies analyzing the rise of neofascism in postwar Europe."

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neoclassical
neoclassicism
neocon
neofascism
neofascist
neolithic
neomarica

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century following World War II by combining the Greek-derived prefix 'neo-' (meaning 'new') with 'fascism', from Italian 'fascismo'.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neofascism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neofascism
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