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

Daniele Conversi, a political historian and social theorist at the University of the Basque Country who has studied ecofascism, underscored how these wealthy special interests and their ideologies pose a major threat by obscuring uncomfortable scientific truths and channeling popular attention elsewhere.

From Salon

The word “ecofascism” is used to describe these movements, although all of the scholars agree that it should be employed carefully.

From Salon

In fact, instead of referring to the modern movement as “ecofascism,” Conversi prefers the term “fossil fascism.”

From Salon

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

From Salon