protofascist
protofascist · protofascists
One whose beliefs resembled fascism before the founding of fascism in 1919One whose beliefs resembled fascism before the founding of fascism in 1919.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)One whose beliefs resembled fascism before the founding of fascism in 1919.
The Social Darwinists are sometimes considered protofascists.
(derogatory)One whose opinions or policies show the beginnings of fascism.
That congressman is a protofascist.
Origin
From proto- + fascist.From proto- + fascist.
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Forms
plural: protofascistsSynonyms
1 synonymsOne whose beliefs resembled fascism before the founding…:prefascist
See also
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