fascism

noun

fas·​cism ˈfa-ˌshi-zəm  

 also  ˈfa-ˌsi-

Synonyms of fascism

1: often capitalized : a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race ABOVE the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, SEVERE economic and social regimentation, and FORCIBLE suppression of opposition

2: a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control

early instances of army fascism and brutality—J. W. Aldridge

fascist ˈfa-shist  also -sist noun or adjective often capitalized

fascistic fa-ˈshi-stik  also -ˈsi- adjective often capitalized

fascistically fa-ˈshi-sti-k(ə-)lē  also -ˈsi- adverb often capitalized