Swastika (Noun)
Meaning
The official emblem of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich; a cross with the arms bent at right angles in a clockwise direction.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The swastika was prominently displayed at Nazi rallies and on the flags of the Third Reich.
- The swastika was officially adopted as the emblem of the Nazi Party in 1920 by Adolf Hitler.
- In many countries, it is now illegal to display the swastika due to its association with hate and intolerance.
- The swastika is still considered a potent symbol of Nazi ideology and is often used by extremist groups to identify themselves.
- Throughout World War II, the swastika served as a feared symbol of Nazi aggression and domination.