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neofascism

noun
neo·​fascism | \ "+\

Definition of neofascism

: a political movement arising in Europe after World War II and characterized by policies designed to incorporate the basic principles of fascism (as nationalism and opposition to democracy) into existing political systems

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History and Etymology for neofascism

International Scientific Vocabulary ne- + fascism

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