neofascism

[ nee-oh-fash-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. any of various political movements or beliefs inspired by or reminiscent of fascism or Nazism.
2. neo-Fascism, an Italian political movement that seeks to reestablish Fascism.

Other Words From

• neo·fascist neo-Fascist adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of neofascism¹

First recorded in 1945–50; neo- + fascism

Example Sentences

The poor, working-class, and middle-class white men who form the base of Trumpism and American neofascism will be discarded once they prove to be inconvenient to Dictator Trump and the movement.

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Can Trumpism, American neofascism and the deep cultural problems that birthed such a horrible machine be turned off?

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Trumpism and American neofascism will exist for a long time after he is gone.

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At the end of this conversation, Onishi reflects on the role that the Christian community can have in defending American democracy by opposing Trumpism, neofascism, and the culture of cruelty and contributing to a renewal of the country’s democratic culture more broadly.

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It will decide if the United States will remain a democracy or succumb to some form of authoritarianism and neofascism under Dictator Trump and his MAGAfied Republican Party and movement.

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