Nazi Party
Proper noun The Nazi Party was the far-right political party founded in Germany in 1919. It was formally known as the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP). Under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, it came to power in 1933 and established a totalitarian dictatorship, pursuing aggressive expansionist and racist policies that led to World War II and the Holocaust.
- The Nazi Party rose to prominence during a period of severe economic crisis and political instability in Germany.
- Historians study the propaganda techniques used by the Nazi Party to gain public support.
- Membership in the Nazi Party became essential for career advancement in many fields after 1933.
- "The party": In historical context, "the Party" (capitalized) is often used to refer specifically to the Nazi Party when the subject is clear.
- All aspects of life were gradually brought under the control of the Party.
- As a modifier: The term is frequently used attributively to describe associated entities, ideologies, or periods.
- Nazi Party rallies were massive, orchestrated events designed to demonstrate power and unity.
- NSDAP: The German acronym for , the full name of the Nazi Party.
- National Socialism: The official ideology of the Nazi Party.
- Nazi (noun/adjective): A member or supporter of the Nazi Party; relating to the Nazi Party or its policies.
- National Socialist German Workers' Party (formal full name)
- NSDAP (acronym)
The term "Nazi Party" refers specifically to the historical political organization that existed from 1919 to 1945. It is distinct from the broader, modern adjective "nazi," which is sometimes used informally and pejoratively to denote someone who is dogmatically authoritarian or inflexible. The primary historical meaning is always the proper noun referring to the German political party.
- the political party founded in Germany in 1919 and brought to power by Hitler in 1933