fascism

n. a way of ruling a country where one leader has total power, emphasizes national strength, and punishes anyone who disagrees.

n. a far-right, authoritarian nationalist ideology characterized by dictatorial power, totalitarian governance, and the forcible suppression of opposition.

“The rise of fascism in Europe during the 1930s led to the outbreak of World War II.”

“Historians often debate the precise socio-economic conditions that allowed fascism to take root in previously democratic nations during the interwar period.”

n. a way of behaving that forces people to follow very strict rules without any freedom.

n. the extreme reliance on or enforcement of rigid rules and regulations, often used figuratively to describe oppressive management.

“The office manager's strict rules about desk cleanliness felt like fascism to the creative team.”

“While intended as a joke, his complaints about 'culinary fascism' reflected a genuine frustration with the restaurant's refusal to modify any dishes on the menu.”

Informal · Humorous