naziism
Definition
Noun: 1. A political ideology: A form of socialism characterized by extreme authoritarianism, nationalism, racism (specifically anti-Semitism), expansionism, and the totalitarian principle of absolute obedience to a single, strong leader. It is the ideology of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), which ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945.
Usage
- The term is used historically and academically to describe the specific ideology and regime of Adolf Hitler's Germany.
- It is used critically to denote a system or set of beliefs marked by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, extreme nationalism, and racism.
Examples
- The horrors of World War II are inextricably linked to the rise of Naziism in Europe.
- Scholars analyze Naziism as a unique and catastrophic fusion of ultranationalism, racial theory, and state control.
- His rhetoric was condemned for echoing the xenophobia central to Naziism.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in comparative political studies to analyze other authoritarian or fascist movements, though with the critical understanding that Naziism was a distinct historical phenomenon.
- In modern discourse, it is frequently invoked as a powerful analogy for extreme intolerance, though such comparisons are subject to significant historical debate.
Variants and Related Words
- Nazi (noun): A member or adherent of the NSDAP; broadly, a person with beliefs likened to those of the Nazis.
- Nazi (adjective): Of or relating to the Nazis or Naziism (e.g., Nazi Germany, Nazi propaganda).
- Neo-Naziism (noun): A modern ideology that seeks to revive or emulate Naziism.
Synonyms
- National Socialism
- Hitlerism
Notes on Meaning
- While the reference definition includes "a form of socialism," it is crucial to understand that Naziism was fundamentally opposed to Marxist socialism, democracy, and liberalism. Its use of "socialist" in its name was largely a political tactic, and its ideology was fascist, placing the nation and race above the individual, with the state controlling all aspects of life.
Noun
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a form of socialism featuring racism and expansionism and obedience to a strong leader
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