A person who supports or practices fascism, an authoritarian ultranationalist political ideology. Often used broadly to describe anyone with extremely authoritarian views.
From Italian 'fascista,' from 'fascio' meaning 'bundle' (from Latin 'fascis'), referring to the ancient Roman symbol of authority - a bundle of rods with an axe. Coined around 1919 by Mussolini's movement.
The fasces symbol that gave fascism its name adorns the U.S. House of Representatives chamber and the Lincoln Memorial - an ironic reminder that symbols of authority can be claimed by democracies and dictatorships alike.
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