Meaning of fasces in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfæsiz/

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1. Noun

   fasces

   Etymology

   Latin, plural of fascis‘bundle’

   Definitions

   1. bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding

   Examples

   • « in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power »
   • « in modern Italy it is a symbol of Fascism »