# Faucist

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. One who believes in or supports restrictive measures, such as lockdowns and mask mandates, in order to contain or eradicate a virus; one who supports Faucism.

## Etymology
Blend of Fauci + fascist. Coined during the COVID-19 pandemic and named after Dr. Anthony Fauci.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/faucist