ecofascism

American  

[ee-koh-fash-iz-uhm, ek-oh-] / ˌi koʊˈfæʃ ɪz əm, ˌɛk oʊ- /

Or eco-fascism

noun

1. a right-wing ideology that blames environmental harm mainly on poorer nations and on marginalized groups, such as immigrants and people of color in richer nations, and that consequently advocates remedial measures that unfairly target or even attack people who are already oppressed.

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Other Word Forms

• eco-fascist noun
• ecofascist noun

Etymology

Origin of ecofascism

First recorded in 1980–85; eco- ( def. ) + fascism ( def. )

Example Sentences

“The threats of this ideology can be seen in how Nazism made ecofascism an official part of its program,” Callison said.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2024

The reason we are really concerned about ecofascism is that you're starting to see this rise.

From Salon • May 18, 2022

From that, I started reading about ecofascism and how environmental studies itself is rooted in and perpetuates some of these things.

From Salon • May 18, 2022