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The Vocab Man - Fluent Vocabulary

#23 - ANTIFA meaning

May 31, 2020
Explore the history and definition of Antifa, from its origins in Germany to the recent controversy sparked by President Trump. Uncover the reasons behind their mask-wearing and the rise of their presence in the media. Delve into the debate on Antifa's perception and support as a reactive opposition to fascist groups in power.
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  • Antifa is a reactive and militant opposition to fascist groups in power, with a history dating back nearly a century.
  • Antifa is defined as a person or group actively opposing fascism, a defensive response to right-wing extremism.

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What is Antifa?

Antifa, which stands for Antifascist, is a reactive and militant opposition to fascist groups in power. It is a relatively recent buzzword in the news, but the antifascist movement itself has been around for nearly a century. Antifa is defined as a person or group actively opposing fascism, and it is seen as a defensive response to the growing presence of right-wing extremism. The term was borrowed from German Antifa, short for Antifaschistische Aktion, which was a multi-party front initiated in 1932 to counter Nazism.

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