fascismo

fascism

noun fah-SHEES-moh Rare

Origin: Italian fascio (bundle, fasces) — the symbol of Roman authority adopted by Mussolini's movement

Usage Note

Fascismo specifically denotes the political ideology and movement founded by Benito Mussolini in Italy in 1919, and by extension any analogous authoritarian-nationalist movement. The adjective is fascista (fascist), which serves both masculine and feminine (un fascista / una fascista). Capitalized Fascismo refers to the historical Italian movement.

Examples

"Il fascismo salì al potere in Italia negli anni venti."

Natural Translation

Fascism rose to power in Italy in the nineteen-twenties.

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