religiofascist

See also: religio-fascist

English

Alternative forms

• religio-fascist

Etymology

Blend of religion +‎ fascist.

Pronunciation

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Noun

religiofascist (plural religiofascists)

1. (slang, derogatory, sometimes used attributively) A hardline religious conservative.
   • 2001 May 20, Ernie DiMicco, Jr., “Re: Meanwhile, the Ten Commandments sparked a different dispute.”, in alt.politics‎^[1] (Usenet):

     i.e. Trying to allow the state to subsidize one particular religion, get that religion's crap put into public schools sponsored by the state, and subject captive unbelievers to their crap. I've listened to their radio program on my local religiofascist AM hate radio station.

   • 2004 June 4, Letao, “Re: The Case Against Gay Marriage”, in alt.politics.homosexuality‎^[2] (Usenet):

     Rational, thoughtful debate about any such changes to our Constitution is preferable to the irrational animus and hysteria that is currently cultivated by the political opportunists and antigay religiofascists.

   • 2009 June 5, Chainsaw [username], “Re: ot religionistas at it again...”, in alt.sports.basketball.nba.la-lakers‎^[3] (Usenet):

     Why is it that all religiofascists are so down on higher education.

Synonyms

• religofascist