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crypto-fascism

American  
[krip-toh-fash-iz-uhm] / ˌkrɪp toʊˈfæʃ ɪz əm /
Or cryptofascism

noun

  1. secret support for fascism.

    The party's program contains underlying crypto-fascism that many have commented on.

Etymology

Origin of crypto-fascism

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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I reject out of hand the notion that we have thrown up our hands and succumbed to racism, xenophobia, misogyny, and crypto-fascism.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2016

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