Definition: a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition
Used In a Sentence: Benito Mussolini, Italian prime minister in the 1920s through 40s, was a fascist dictator and was also basically the founder of fascist ideology.