English Explanatory Dictionary

blackshirt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A uniformed member of a paramilitary wing of the Italian Fascist Party.
  2. Any member of a fascist party.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of blackshirt.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

blackshirt blackshirts

Etymology

From black + shirt, calque of Italian camicia nera.

Synonyms

squadrista fascist

Related words

Blueshirt Brownshirt greenshirt
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