fascism

noun4

1. •
   Any right-wing, authoritarian, nationalist ideology characterized by centralized, totalitarian governance, strong regimentation of the economy and society, and repression of criticism or opposition.

   • His criticism of what he calls “Kurdish fascism” prompted this interview, which is part of my current doctoral research[...] — 2024
2. •
   The ideology and practice of the 20th-century Italian movement from which this name came.
3. •
   (disapproving) Any system of strong autocracy or oligarchy usually to the extent of bending and breaking the law, race-baiting, and/or violence against largely unarmed populations.
4. •
   (disapproving, figurative) Any extreme reliance on or enforcement of rules and regulations.