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Naziism

Naziism

8.8
A set of racist, nationalist beliefs and policies that support one-party rule and stop people who disagree
  • noun
  • /ˈnɑːtsiˌɪzəm/
translation icon : nazismo
  • The rise of Naziism in Germany led to devastating consequences.

Examples

  • She studied the impact of Naziism on European political thought.

  • The rise of Naziism in Germany led to profound changes in world history.

  • The museum exhibit explores the origins and consequences of Naziism.

  • Many historians study Naziism to understand its impact on Europe.

  • The government condemned Naziism for its promotion of hate and violence against minorities.

  • Many scholars study Naziism to understand its impact on history and the importance of preventing similar ideologies.

  • The rise of Naziism in Germany led to devastating consequences for Europe during the 20th century.

Synonyms

Nazism
vsNaziism
17 8.6

A political movement that supports racist ideas and strong, violent rule by one leader

focuses more on legal policies and suppression of opposition under dictatorial rule
national socialism
vsNaziism
  • Offensive
1 9.4

A political belief that mixes extreme nationalism, racism, and dictatorship, linked to the Nazi Party in Germany

highlights dictatorial power and suppression of opposition rather than expansion focus

How Authoritarian

Naziism
8.8
fascism
67 7.9
nationalism
71 6.0
patriotism
90 3.8

Surface Forms

Naziism singular
Naziisms plural

Morphology

Naziism = Nazi (transparent) = Nazi + ism

Formed directly from 'Nazi' + '-ism' meaning the ideology or movement of Nazis; learners who know 'Nazi' can infer this meaning.

Etymology

Naziism comes from Nazi, a short form of the German Nationalsozialist, which literally means 'National Socialist'. A helpful way to remember it is that National means 'of the nation' and socialist is about ideas for society, so Naziism is the set of extreme, racist ideas and policies that led to rule by a dictator.