fascismo
English meaning: Fascism (Italian political ideology)
Italian Definition
(Italiano)Un'ideologia politica di estrema destra originaria dell'Italia di Benito Mussolini (1919–1943).
English Definition
A far-right authoritarian political ideology originating in Italy under Benito Mussolini (1919–1943), featuring ultranationalism, totalitarianism, the cult of the leader, rejection of democracy, and state control of the economy. Italian Fascism allied with Nazi Germany (Axis Powers) in WWII. Fascism's Italian origins, symbols (fasces), and methods have influenced far-right movements globally.
Example
“Il fascismo italiano nacque con Mussolini nel 1919 e portò l'Italia alla rovina nella Seconda guerra mondiale.”
In English: “Italian Fascism was born with Mussolini in 1919 and led Italy to ruin in WWII.”
Synonyms
- totalitarismo
- nazionalismo estremo
Antonyms / Opposites
- democrazia
- antifascismo
- liberalismo
Literary Heritage
“Canto l'arme pietose e 'l capitano che 'l gran sepolcro liberò di Cristo.”
“I sing the pious arms and the captain who freed the great sepulchre of Christ.”
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Language information
- Language
- Italiano
- Italian
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Romance
- Speakers
- 70M