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French word
antifascisme
Pronunciation
IPA/ɑ̃tifaʃizm/
Meaning
- masculine nounanti-fascism
Example
L'antifascisme défend la démocratie.
Anti-fascism defends democracy.
More examples
Elle est connue pour son engagement en faveur de l'antifascisme.
She is known for her commitment to antifascism.
Core concept
A collective effort that blocks authoritarian and discriminatory forces through ideas, public action, and defense of democratic life.
Common phrases
soutenir l'antifascisme
support antifascism
être pour l'antifascisme
be in favor of antifascism
Similar words
antiracisme: An ideology or movement opposing racial discrimination and race-based unfair treatment.
manifestation: A public gathering held to express opinions or demands.
activisme: Active efforts to promote social or political change.
mouvement: An organized effort by people sharing ideas or goals.
Definition in French
Désigne l'ensemble des idées et des actions qui s'opposent au fascisme, visant à empêcher les pratiques autoritaires et discriminatoires.
Word origin
The word combines the Greek-derived prefix anti- meaning opposition with fascisme, borrowed from Italian fascismo and ultimately linked to Latin fascis, a bundle.
Usage tips
- Antifascisme is a masculine noun, so standard articles are un antifascisme and l'antifascisme.
Opposites
- fascismefascismnoun
Related words
- antifascisteantifascistnoun