FASCIST

I. ˈfa]shə̇st, ˈfaa], ˈfai] also ]sə̇st sometimes ˈfä] or ˈfȧ] noun

( -s )

Usage: often capitalized

Etymology: Italian fascista, from fascio + -ista -ist

: one who adheres to, advocates, or practices fascism

II. adjective

or fas·cis·tic (ˈ) ̷ ̷|]shistik, fəˈ] also ]si-

1. usually capitalized : of or belonging to the Fascisti, their organization, or their program

2. sometimes capitalized

a. : of, belonging to, sponsored by, or embodying fascism : according with or favoring fascism

b. : of or belonging or relating to fascists

• fas·cis·ti·cal·ly (ˈ) ̷ ̷|]shistək(ə)lē, fəˈ], ]si-, -tēk-, -li adverb