fascist
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fascist
A supporter of fascism, a far-right, anti-democratic, and nationalist political ideology.
Historisch gesehen waren die Anhänger Mussolinis in Italien Faschisten.
Historically speaking, Mussolini's supporters in Italy were fascists.
fascist
A derogatory term for a person who is perceived as authoritarian, intolerant, or undemocratic.
In der hitzigen politischen Diskussion wurde er von seinen Gegnern als Faschist beschimpft.
In the heated political discussion, his opponents insulted him by calling him a fascist.
'Der Faschist' (the fascist) is a masculine noun of the N-declension. This means that it takes the ending '-en' in all cases except the nominative singular.
Die Rede des Faschisten wurde stark kritisiert.
The fascist's speech was heavily criticized.
The word is derived from the political ideology 'der Faschismus' (fascism). The ending '-ist' refers to a person who adheres to a particular doctrine or movement, as in 'Sozialist' (socialist) or 'Kapitalist' (capitalist).
Er hat ein Buch über die Geschichte des Faschismus in Europa gelesen.
He read a book about the history of fascism in Europe.
The word 'Faschist' (fascist) always has an extremely negative connotation. Even in a purely historical description, it carries a strong sense of rejection. Use it with care.
Die Verwendung des Wortes „Faschist“ kann eine Diskussion sofort eskalieren lassen.
The use of the word 'fascist' can immediately make a discussion escalate.
Whether the historical meaning or the general insult is meant depends on the context. In historical or academic texts, it refers to the ideology. In everyday debates, it is usually a strongly derogatory insult for authoritarian behavior.
Er nannte seinen Chef einen Faschisten, weil er keine andere Meinung zuließ.
He called his boss a fascist because he did not allow any other opinion.
neo-Nazi
Neonazi and Faschist refer to people with a far-right, anti-democratic political orientation. Neonazi is more specific and requires a particular commitment to National Socialist ideology after the Second World War. Faschist can also refer to a supporter of other fascist movements, so the word is broader.
Die Zeitung bezeichnete den Mann als Faschisten, weil er eine rechtsextreme und antidemokratische Ideologie vertritt.
The newspaper described the man as a fascist because he supports a far-right, anti-democratic ideology.
Die Zeitung bezeichnete den Mann als Neonazi, weil er offen der Ideologie des Nationalsozialismus anhängt.
The newspaper described the man as a neo-Nazi because he openly adheres to the ideology of National Socialism.
