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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.
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.
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'braun' and 'faschistisch' can both be used derogatorily for extreme right-wing or authoritarian politics. In its political sense, 'braun' refers especially to Nazi or far-right ideas. 'faschistisch' is broader: it can mean a fascist ideology, but it can also describe very authoritarian and oppressive behavior. Learners may confuse the words because both sound politically negative. When it is specifically about National Socialism or right-wing extremism, 'braun' often fits. When it is about fascism or harsh authoritarian power in general, 'faschistisch' is more precise.
Die Gruppe protestiert gegen faschistische Gewalt und Einschüchterung.
The group is protesting against fascist violence and intimidation.
Zur Vorbereitung auf das Referat sammelte Tom Beispiele für braune Symbole in der Geschichte.
To prepare for the presentation, Tom collected examples of Nazi and far-right symbols in history.