a populist political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual, that is associated with a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, and that is characterized by severe economic and social regimentation and by forcible suppression of opposition
a philosophy or system with some combination of fascist values and governing structures
a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control