Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

neo-Nazi

noun

/niːoʊˈnɑːtsi/

Definition

A person or group that promotes extreme nationalist and racist ideologies, particularly those that emerged after World War II and are associated with the Nazi Party.

Examples

The neo-Nazi group organized a rally to promote their ideology.
They distributed literature filled with hate speech, typical of neo-Nazi propaganda.
Many communities work to combat the influence of neo-Nazi groups.

Meaning

The term refers to followers of contemporary movements that seek to revive the ideas and policies of Nazism, often characterized by white supremacy, anti-Semitism, and xenophobia.