1. An authoritarian ultranationalist political ideology and movement characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocratic government, militarism, suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and the economy.
The rise of fascism in Europe during the 1930s led to devastating consequences.
A ascensão do fascismo na Europa durante os anos 1930 levou a consequências devastadoras.
2. Any authoritarian or oppressive regime or system of control.
Critics accused the government of fascismo for its suppression of free speech.
Críticos acusaram o governo de fascismo pela sua supressão da liberdade de expressão.