Nazi (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Relating to or consistent with or typical of the ideology and practice of Nazism or the Nazis; "the total Nazi crime"; "the Nazi interpretation of history".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The Nazi regime's brutal suppression of opposition was a hallmark of their totalitarian ideology.
- Nazi propaganda played a significant role in shaping public opinion during World War II.
- The total Nazi crime committed during the Holocaust was one of the darkest periods in human history.
- The Nazi interpretation of history was deeply rooted in Aryan supremacy and anti-Semitism.
- The Nazi occupation of Poland led to widespread destruction and loss of life.
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Meaning 2
Relating to a form of socialism; "the national socialist party came to power in Germany in 1933".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The Nazi government had numerous socialist and anti-capitalist tendencies despite being authoritarian.
- Hitler's Nazi party advocated for a planned economy to manage Germany's resources.
- The early Nazi platform included elements of social welfare and workers' rights.
- The Nazi regime opposed communism but was heavily influenced by socialist ideas.
- Some scholars describe Nazism as a form of nationalist socialism with extreme racist elements.