Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fascisti

Noun

/faˈʃiːsti/

Definition

Members of the Italian political movement known as Fascism.

Examples

The fascisti enforced strict control over the media and political discourse.
Many Italians opposed the fascisti’s methods during the 1920s and 1930s.
Decorations featuring the fasces were symbols associated with the fascisti’s ideology.

Meaning

Fascisti refers primarily to those who were aligned with the principles of Fascism, a far-right authoritarian political ideology that emerged in Italy in the early 20th century, characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and the economy.