Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
schutzstaffel
Noun
/ˈʃʊtsˌstæfəl/
Definition
The Schutzstaffel (SS) was a major paramilitary organization under Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP).
Examples
- The Schutzstaffel played a key role in the enforcement of Nazi policies.
- Many high-ranking SS members were implicated in war crimes during World War II.
Meaning
The term ‘schutzstaffel’ translates to ‘protection squad’ in English and refers to a group that was originally formed to provide personal protection to Hitler and other leaders of the Nazi Party.
Synonyms
- SS
- Nazi organization
- Protection squad
