crypto-fascism en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κρῠ́πτω (krŭ́ptō) Ancient Greek κρῠπτός (krŭptós)der. English crypto- Latin fascis Italian fascio Italian -ismo Italian fascismolbor. English fascism English crypto-fascism From crypto- + fascism.
Meanings
- (derogatory, uncountable) The holding of fascist views in private or secret.
- (derogatory, neologism, uncountable) The embracing of cryptocurrency by neo-fascists and the wider far right.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cryptofascism | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
pt criptofascismo (secret support for fascism) · hi गुप्त-फ़ासीवाद (secret support for fascism)