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Fascism

/fˈæˌʃɪzəm/
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(noun) Any right-wing, authoritarian, nationalist ideology characterized by centralized, totalitarian governance, strong regimentation of the economy and society, and repression of criticism or opposition.

You can't equate nationalism with fascism.
The Americans don't accept Fascism any more than they do Communism.
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The rise of ____ in the 20th century led to devastating wars and incredible human suffering.

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