A fascist is someone who supports or belongs to a far-right, authoritarian political ideology characterized by dictatorial power, strong nationalism, militarism, suppression of opposition, and strict social and economic regimentation. Fascism exalts the nation or race above the individual, promotes a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, and often involves forcible suppression of dissent and opposition. Fascists typically oppose democracy, socialism, liberalism, and pluralism, and seek to create a highly regimented society with a natural social hierarchy where individual interests are subordinated to the interests of the nation or race.
Fascism prioritizes unity, national strength, and often a mythic notion of national rebirth. It is associated historically with regimes such as Mussolini's Italy and Nazi Germany, though the precise features can vary. A fascist movement emphasizes loyalty to a perceived national or ethnic community, rejects democratic liberties, and uses violence and coercion to achieve its goals of internal cleansing and external expansion.
In summary, a fascist is a supporter or advocate of this extremist nationalist, authoritarian political system that seeks to organize society under a powerful, dictatorial state with strict control and suppression of opposition.
