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
Borrowed from Italian 'fascismo', from 'fascio' meaning 'bundle', a reference to the 'fasces', a symbol of power in ancient Rome.
Memory Tips
Recognize the common suffix '-ismus' ('-ism') for political or philosophical systems.