neofascism

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Noun — A right-wing political movement that takes its inspiration from fascism, especially the fascism of Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany and wartime Japan.

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It is used mainly in political analysis, journalism and history rather than casual speech.

Etymology

Neofascism is formed from the prefix neo-, meaning new, added to fascism. It describes a later, modern version of the earlier ideology.

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Frequently asked questions

What is neofascism?

Neofascism is a right-wing political movement that draws on the ideas of earlier fascist regimes, particularly those of Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany and wartime Japan.

Is neofascism the same as fascism?

No. Neofascism is a modern movement that takes inspiration from historical fascism rather than being identical to it.

Where does the word neofascism come from?

It is built from the prefix neo-, meaning new, joined to the existing word fascism.

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