Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

denazify

verb
/ˌdiːˈnɑːt͡sɪfaɪ/
Definition
To remove Nazi ideology and influence from a country or institution.
Examples
  • The new government focused on efforts to denazify the educational system.
  • After World War II, many nations undertook to denazify their societies.
Meaning
Denazification is a process aimed at eliminating Nazi beliefs, symbols, and practices from society.
Synonyms
  • De-Nazify
  • Purge of Nazi elements