Protofascist

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One whose beliefs resembled fascism before the founding of fascism in 1919. historical

    "The Social Darwinists are sometimes considered protofascists."

  2. 2
    One whose opinions or policies show the beginnings of fascism. derogatory

    "That congressman is a protofascist."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Showing the beginnings of fascism. not-comparable

    "Even Lemon, for all her protofascist beliefs, wins our sympathy."

Synonyms

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prefascist

Example

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"Even Lemon, for all her protofascist beliefs, wins our sympathy."

Etymology

From proto- + fascist.

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