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fascist
Relating to fascism as a political ideology or to its features, such as authoritarian leadership and oppression.
Das faschistische Regime in Italien wurde von Mussolini angeführt.
The fascist regime in Italy was led by Mussolini.
fascist
Colloquial and derogatory for extremely authoritarian, intolerant, or oppressive behavior.
Seine Forderung nach absoluter Kontrolle empfinde ich als geradezu faschistisch.
I find his demand for absolute control downright fascist.
The adjective 'faschistisch' (fascist) is derived from the noun 'der Faschismus' (fascism). The ending '-istisch' is typical of adjectives that refer to an ideology or a school of thought.
Er hat ein Buch über die Geschichte des Faschismus in Europa geschrieben.
He wrote a book about the history of fascism in Europe.
The context shows the meaning: In historical or political texts, the word refers to the ideology of fascism. In everyday language, it is usually a strong, derogatory criticism of authoritarian behavior.
Die Ausstellung thematisiert die faschistische Architektur der 30er Jahre.
The exhibition focuses on the fascist architecture of the 1930s.
In its political meaning, 'faschistisch' (fascist) is often combined with certain nouns, for example 'ein faschistisches Regime' (a fascist regime), 'eine faschistische Partei' (a fascist party), or 'faschistische Propaganda' (fascist propaganda).
Historiker analysieren die Merkmale faschistischer Bewegungen.
Historians analyze the features of fascist movements.
When 'faschistisch' (fascist) is used to describe people or behavior in everyday life, it is always a very strong, emotional, and negative judgment. It is not a neutral description.
Sie nannte die neuen Überwachungsregeln eine faschistische Maßnahme.
She called the new surveillance rules a fascist measure.
authoritarian
Autoritär describes, in an objective way, a style that demands obedience and gives little consideration to other opinions. Faschistisch can also be used colloquially to criticize extremely domineering behavior, but it sounds more derogatory and ideologically charged. For a neutral description, autoritär is therefore the better choice.
Ein wütender Mitarbeiter bezeichnet den herrschsüchtigen Führungsstil des Chefs als faschistisch.
An angry employee calls the boss's domineering management style fascist.
Im Personalbericht wird der herrschsüchtige Führungsstil des Chefs als autoritär beschrieben.
The personnel report describes the boss's domineering management style as authoritarian.
