Crypto-fascism

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Crypto-fascism is the secret support or admiration of fascism or of associated trends. 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 as "crypto-fascist". Alternatively, the term 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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