Fascism

(Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10th Edition)

1 : A political philosophy, movement, or regime (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. 2 : A tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control.

The rise of fascism in Europe before World War II

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Dictatorship

(Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary 10th Edition)

1 : The office of dictator. 2 : Autocratic rule, control, or leadership. 3 a : A form of government in which absolute power is concentrated in a dictator or a small clique. b : a government organization or group in which absolute power is so concentrated. c : a despotic state.

The country suffered for many years under his dictatorship.
Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin were dictators.

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slot jockey

Gambler who sticks mostly to playing slot machines rather than table games.

Person A: What to play craps?

Person B: Naw. I'm a slot jockey. Sit me down on my favorite machine and I can play all night!

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