neofascism

American  

[nee-oh-fash-iz-uhm] / ˌni oʊˈfæʃ ɪz əm /

noun

1. any of various political movements or beliefs inspired by or reminiscent of fascism or Nazism.

2. neo-Fascism, an Italian political movement that seeks to reestablish Fascism.

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Other Word Forms

• neo-Fascist adjective
• neofascist adjective

Etymology

Origin of neofascism

First recorded in 1945–50; neo- + fascism

Example Sentences

What are some lessons about struggle and resistance that apply today from the civil rights movement and Black Freedom Struggle both here in the U.S. and perhaps even globally in this fight against neofascism?

From Salon

Christianity should be a source of resistance to neofascism, illiberalism and authoritarianism.

From Salon

The story, surely motivated by the ongoing resurgence of homegrown white supremacy and neofascism, hinges on the question of whether Narvel’s sins can be washed clean — or, given the seemingly contented, outwardly untroubled new life he’s carved out for himself, whether they already have been.

From Los Angeles Times

Biden made clear that he understands the threat that white supremacy and the rising tide of neofascism pose to American democracy:

From Salon

In an email to Salon, Sherkat offered additional context and implication on the relationship between white Christianity, American neofascism and cognition:

From Salon