Crypto-fascism

Crypto-fascism is the secret support or admiration of fascism or it is the secret support or admiration of trends which are close to the ideology of fascism. The term is used to imply that an individual or a group keeps this support or admiration hidden in an attempt to avoid political persecution or political suicide. A person, an organization or an idea which possesses this tendency would be described with the adjective "crypto-fascist". Alternatively, the definition can be used in reference to individuals or organizations which operate in a democratic framework but espouse fascist beliefs or ideologies which are politically close to fascism.

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