Glossary of Fascist Italy

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This is a list of words, terms, concepts, and slogans in the Italian language and Latin language which were specifically used in Fascist Italian monarchy and Italian Social Republic.

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Some words were coined by Benito Mussolini and other Italian Fascists. Other words and concepts were borrowed and appropriated, and other terms were already in use in Italy. Finally, some are taken from Italy's cultural tradition.

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See the glossary above for full explanations of the terms.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Giuseppe Bottai</span> Italian journalist, university professor, and Fascist politician (1895–1959)

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The Gioventù Italiana del Littorio(GIL) (English: Italian Youth of the Lictor) was the consolidated youth movement of the National Fascist Party of Italy that was established in 1937, to replace the Opera Nazionale Balilla (ONB). It was created to supervise and influence the minds of all youths, that was effectively directed against the influence of the Catholic Church on youths.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stile Littorio</span>

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