an oppressive form of government, also FASCISMO [n -S]
a political philosophy, movement, or regime (as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition
tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control early instances of army fascism and brutality J. W. Aldridge
dictatorship emphasizing aggressive nationalism, militarism, and racism