Neo-Fascist

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Pronunciation: /ˌniːoʊ ˈfæʃɪst/

Definitions of neo-fascist

noun a person or group that holds and promotes extreme right-wing authoritarian views

Example Sentences

A1 I heard someone mention a neo-fascist at the party.

A2 The rise of neo-fascists in recent years is concerning.

B1 The political party was accused of having neo-fascists in their ranks.

B2 The neo-fascist group organized a rally in the city center.

C1 The neo-fascist ideology promotes authoritarianism and nationalism.

C2 The neo-fascist movement poses a threat to democracy and human rights.

adjective relating to or characteristic of neo-fascism, a post-World War II ideology that includes elements of fascism

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher explained that neo-fascist ideologies promote authoritarianism.

A2 The article discussed the rise of neo-fascist groups in certain countries.

B1 The political party was accused of having neo-fascist tendencies.

B2 The government cracked down on neo-fascist organizations to prevent violence.

C1 The scholar's research delved into the historical roots of neo-fascist movements.

C2 The documentary exposed the dangerous influence of neo-fascist propaganda on society.

Examples of neo-fascist in a Sentence

formal The rise of neo-fascist ideologies in certain political parties is a cause for concern.

informal I can't believe some people actually support those neo-fascist groups.

slang Those neo-fascists are a bunch of brainwashed fools.

figurative The spread of neo-fascist ideas is like a dark cloud looming over society.

Grammatical Forms of neo-fascist

past tense

was neo-fascist

plural

neo-fascists

comparative

more neo-fascist

superlative

most neo-fascist

present tense

is neo-fascist

future tense

will be neo-fascist

perfect tense

has been neo-fascist

continuous tense

is being neo-fascist

singular

neo-fascist

positive degree

neo-fascist

infinitive

to be neo-fascist

gerund

being neo-fascist

participle

being neo-fascist

Origin and Evolution of neo-fascist

First Known Use: 1962 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'neo-fascist' originated as a combination of the prefix 'neo-' meaning new or revived, and the word 'fascist' which refers to a political ideology characterized by authoritarian and nationalistic tendencies.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 1960s to describe individuals or groups with beliefs or practices reminiscent of fascist ideologies, the term 'neo-fascist' has evolved to encompass a wider range of far-right movements and ideologies that share certain characteristics with historical fascism.