Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nazi

noun

/ˈnɑː.zi/

Definition

A member of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, which was led by Adolf Hitler from the 1930s to 1945, advocating for fascist ideology and responsible for the Holocaust during World War II.

Examples

After the war, many former Nazis were tried for their crimes against humanity.
The term ‘Nazi’ is often used in a broader context to describe anyone exhibiting extreme fascist or racist beliefs.

Meaning

The term ‘Nazi’ generally refers to someone who adheres to the principles and ideologies promoted by the National Socialist Party, particularly ideas of Aryan supremacy, anti-Semitism, and totalitarianism.