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Nazism

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/nɐˈziʒ.mu/na·zis·mo

Definition

1

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.

Usage examples

Nazism led to World War II and the Holocaust.
The historical study of Nazism is crucial to understanding the dangers of extremism.

Common combinations

rise of Nazismideology of Nazismcrimes of Nazism