protofascist noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •(disapproving) One whose opinions or policies show the beginnings of fascism.That congressman is a protofascist. •(historical) One whose beliefs resembled fascism before the founding of fascism in 1919.The Social Darwinists are sometimes considered protofascists. adjective1 •Showing the beginnings of fascism.Even Lemon, for all her protofascist beliefs, wins our sympathy. — 1991 formsprotofascists
