1. A political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
   "The rise of fascism in the 1930s led to significant global conflicts"
    
2. Extreme right-wing, authoritarian, intolerant, racist or nationalistic views or behaviour
   "The rise of fascism in the 1930s led to devastating consequences for Europe"

Derived forms: fascisms

Type of: ideology, mythos, political orientation, political theory

Encyclopedia: Fascism