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a system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism
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The rise of fascism in Europe during the early 20th century had devastating consequences.
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Some people mistakenly believe that fascism is just another form of authoritarianism.
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I can't stand those fascist policies, they're so oppressive.
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The strict rules at the office felt like a form of corporate fascism.