Antifa

Or an·ti·fa

[an-tee-fuh, an-ti-fuh, an-tee-fah]

noun

1. a political movement whose followers are left-wing activists who oppose fascist authoritarianism, capitalism, and extreme right-wing ideologies such as nationalism, xenophobia, and white supremacy (often used attributively).

   Antifa protesters marched on a far-right demonstration, with police intervening to stop the opposing sides from clashing.

2. a group of such activists, or a member of such a group.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Antifa¹

First recorded in 1945–50; from German Antifa, shortening of Antifaschismus “antifascism” and antifaschistisch “antifascist”; anti- ( def. ), fascism, fascist

Example Sentences

Seven people have gone on trial in Dresden, eastern Germany, charged with being members or supporters of a militant, criminal left-wing extremist group, Antifa Ost - also known as the "hammer gang".

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The same Discord server trading furry cub art is where Antifa plans real-world violence.

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"Newsom should be concerned about keeping Californians safe and shutting down Antifa violence, not rigging his state for political gain," she said.

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“I see several issues of serious concern regarding campus and local security and Antifa’s ability to operate with impunity in CA,” Harmeet K. Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for Civil Rights at the U.S.

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Not even Portland International, in the home of antifa, has opened up a trans-only security line yet.

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