Synonyms for
Nazis
Definition
Nazis were members of a political party in Germany led by Adolf Hitler, who believed in racism, dictatorship, and starting a war to conquer other countries.
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Common collocations
- Nazi Germany
- Nazi Party
- Nazi regime
- Nazi ideology
- Nazi atrocities
- Nazi salute
- Nazi sympathizers
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Usage note
The term 'Nazi' refers to a member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, which was in power in Germany from 1933 to 1945. It is often used more broadly to describe individuals or groups with extreme right-wing, authoritarian, or racist ideologies, but this usage can be controversial and is sometimes considered an oversimplification or misapplication of the term.
Example sentences
- The Nazis came to power in Germany in 1933.
- Millions of people died because of the Nazis during World War II.
- The Nazis hated Jewish people and wanted to kill them all.
- Many Nazis were put on trial after the war for their crimes.
- Some people today still believe in the ideas of the Nazis.
Quotes
'The Nazis aren't monsters, they're human beings like us.' - Anne Frank
'The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.' - Edmund Burke
'Nazism is not the awakening of the people, but its destruction.' - Adolf Hitler