Nazism
nounmasculine/nɐˈziʒ.mu/medium
na·zis·mo
Definition
Ideology and totalitarian political regime of the far-right, led by Adolf Hitler in Germany (1933-1945), based on extreme nationalism, racism (especially antisemitism), and Aryan supremacy.
Nazism led to World War II and the Holocaust.
The historical study of Nazism is crucial to understanding the dangers of extremism.
Common collocations
rise of Nazismideology of Nazismcrimes of Nazism
Etymology
Do alemão 'Nationalsozialismus', abreviação de 'Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei'.