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Hitlerite

Hitlerite

1 9.8
A person who supports Adolf Hitler, his beliefs, or the Nazi movement
  • noun
  • /ˈhɪtləraɪt/
translation icon : hitleriano
  • In news reports, an individual is called a communist, a Hitlerite, among others.

Examples

  • "Our view," he told his British, French, and Soviet counterparts, "is that this isn't merely a case of showing that these Nazi Hitlerite people failed to be gentlemen in war; it is a matter of their having designed an illegal attack on international peace, and the other atrocities were all preparatory to it or done in execution of it."

    Academic text (1997)
  • Although Reichel-Dolmatoff, having participated in the Hitlerite purge known as "the Night of the Long Knives," argues against him being an active or witting part of the Nazi left wing...

    Blog text (3)
  • During the trial, he was labeled a Hitlerite for his dangerous ideologies and extremist views.

  • Many activists worked tirelessly to combat the influence of Hitlerites in their communities.

  • The historian published a book examining the impact of Hitlerites on European politics in the 20th century.

Synonyms

fascist
vsHitlerite
74 7.7

A person who wants a strict, controlling government and who may use force against people who disagree

focuses on one leader and his particular historical policies
German Nazi
vsHitlerite
  • Offensive
9.5

A person in Germany who supports Hitler's racist, violent ideas

supports the original leader and his historical movement specifically
social fascist
vsHitlerite
  • Offensive
9.9

A person who supports very strict social rules and refuses to accept people who are different

centres on a specific leader's broader political movement rather than only social policies
fascisti
vsHitlerite
  • Offensive
9.9

An insult for people who are very strict and do not allow other opinions

labels actual followers of one leader rather than used only as insult

How Supportive

Hitlerite
1 9.8
supporter
817 1.0
sympathizer
37 4.8
bystander
84 3.4
opponent
907 2.1

Surface Forms

Hitlerite singular
Hitlerites plural

Morphology

Hitlerite = Hitler + ite (transparent) = Hitler + ite

Derivation from 'Hitler' + '-ite' yields a noun meaning 'a follower/supporter of Hitler', which is semantically transparent for learners familiar with the pattern.

Etymology

The word Hitlerite is formed from Hitler and the suffix -ite, meaning 'follower'. A Hitlerite is a person who supports or follows Adolf Hitler, his policies, or the Nazi movement.