nazism

/'nɑ:tsizm/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A political ideology: Nazism is a form of totalitarian ideology associated with Adolf Hitler's National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), which ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945. Its core tenets include extreme nationalism, racial supremacy (particularly of an "Aryan" master race), antisemitism, anti-communism, territorial expansion (Lebensraum), and the Führerprinzip, or the principle of absolute obedience to a single, strong leader.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The horrors of World War II are a direct consequence of the rise of Nazism.
    • Historians study the economic and social conditions that allowed Nazism to gain power in Germany.
    • Modern societies must remain vigilant against any resurgence of Nazi ideology.
Advanced Usage
  • "the specter of Nazism": Used to refer to the lingering threat or memory of Nazi ideology.
    • The specter of Nazism continues to haunt Europe's collective memory.
  • "neo-Nazism": Refers to modern movements that seek to revive or emulate the ideologies of historical Nazism.
    • Law enforcement agencies monitor groups promoting neo-Nazism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Nazi (noun/adjective): A member, supporter, or relating to the Nazi Party or its doctrines.
    • Noun: He was a convicted Nazi war criminal.
    • Adjective: The Nazi regime implemented brutal policies.
  • National Socialism: The full name of the political movement; often used interchangeably with Nazism, though it is the direct translation of .
Synonyms
  • National Socialism: The formal name of the ideology.
  • Hitlerism: A term focusing on the doctrines and practices associated specifically with Adolf Hitler.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Fascism: A broader category of authoritarian, nationalist ideology to which Nazism is often considered a specific, radical variant. While related, Nazism is distinguished by its intense focus on biological racism and antisemitism.
  • Totalitarianism: A system of government that is centralized, dictatorial, and requires complete subservience to the state, a characteristic of the Nazi regime.
Noun
  1. a form of socialism featuring racism and expansionism and obedience to a strong leader