Clipmarks
   
  
   
merriefollowshare
10-17-2009 10:24 PM
162 views
merrie says:
Noun

Singular
fascism

Plural
usually uncountable; plural fascisms

fascism (usually uncountable; plural fascisms)

A political regime, having totalitarian aspirations, ideologically based on centralized government, government control of business, repression of criticism or opposition, a leader cult and exalting the state and/or religion above individual rights. Originally only applied (usually capitalized) to Benito Mussolini's Italy.
By vague analogy, any system of strong autocracy or oligarchy usually to the extent of bending and breaking the law, race-baiting and violence against largely unarmed populations.

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fascism
Login to Comment.  Not a member yet? Sign up
Embed This Clip In Your Site...

New from the makers of Clipmarks:  Amplify.com - Don't just share the news...Amplify it!

OK