"biofascist" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more biofascist [comparative], most biofascist [superlative]
Etymology: From bio- + fascist. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bio|fascist}} bio- + fascist Head templates: {{en-adj}} biofascist (comparative more biofascist, superlative most biofascist)
  1. Espousing, characteristic of, or relating to biofascism. Categories (topical): Fascism
    Sense id: en-biofascist-en-adj-FJ5XsoKZ Disambiguation of Fascism: 72 28 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with bio-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 65 35 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with bio-: 65 35 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 68 32 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 71 29

Noun

Forms: biofascists [plural]
Etymology: From bio- + fascist. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bio|fascist}} bio- + fascist Head templates: {{en-noun}} biofascist (plural biofascists)
  1. A proponent or supporter of biofascism.
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