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berlusconismo

Berlusconism

noun ber-loo-skoh-NEEZ-moh Rare

Usage Note

Berlusconismo refers to the political style, ideology, and cultural phenomenon associated with Silvio Berlusconi, Italian prime minister across multiple terms. Like fascismo or populismo, the -ismo suffix creates an abstract political noun. It is used both by critics and commentators to describe media-friendly, personalist politics. Always masculine in Italian: il berlusconismo.

Examples

"Il berlusconismo ha cambiato la politica italiana."

Natural Translation

Berlusconism changed Italian politics.

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