der Faschismus
Translation
fascism
Examples
Faschismus ist eine politische Ideologie.
Fascism is a political ideology.
Das Buch handelt von der Geschichte des Faschismus.
The book is about the history of fascism.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) to be/do ... Fascism threatens freedom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: totalitarianism; Antonyms: democracy, liberalism
Etymology
From Italian 'fascismo', derived from 'fascio' (bundle, league), referring to the ancient Roman symbol of authority, the 'fasces'.
Memory Tips
The '-ismus' suffix is equivalent to the English '-ism', denoting an ideology. Associate it with its historical context.