De-nazification (Noun)
Meaning
Social process of removing Nazis from official positions and giving up any allegiance to Nazism; "denazification was a slow process".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The denazification of Germany after World War II was a long and difficult process that required the cooperation of the Allied powers.
- Denazification was a key component of the post-war reconstruction efforts in Germany, aimed at eradicating the remnants of the Nazi regime.
- The denazification process in Germany involved the removal of former Nazi officials from positions of power and the prosecution of those responsible for war crimes.
- The Allied powers implemented a denazification program in Germany, which included the reeducation of former Nazi supporters and the promotion of democratic values.
- The denazification of Austria was a slower process than in Germany, with many former Nazi officials able to maintain their positions of power and influence.