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swastika
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/swɐʃˈtikɐ/su·as·ti·ca
Definition
1An ancient symbol in the form of an equal-armed cross with each arm continued at a right angle, used as a symbol of good fortune in various cultures. In the 20th century, it was adopted as the emblem of the German Nazi Party, acquiring strongly negative connotations.
Usage examples
“The swastika appears on temples throughout Asia.”
“The display of the Nazi swastika is illegal in several countries.”
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Nazi swastikaBuddhist swastikaswastika symbol