/
ˈfaʃɪz(ə)m,
-sɪz(ə)m/
n.
an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government.
Derivative
- fascist n. & adj.
- fascistic adj.
Etymology
1920s (with ref. to Mussolini's regime in Italy): from Ital. fascismo, from fascio ‘bundle, political group’, from L. fascis (see fasces).