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Nazi

A member of the National Socialist German Workers Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, commonly called the NSDAP or Nazi Party).

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noun

1
A member of the National Socialist German Workers Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, commonly called the NSDAP or Nazi Party).
2
One who subscribes to or advocates (neo-)Nazism or a similarly fascist, racist (especially anti-Semitic), xenophobic, ethnic supremacist, or ultranationalist ideology; a neo-Nazi.
3
(usually derogatory, sometimes offensive, see usage notes below) One who imposes one’s views on others; one who is considered unfairly oppressive or needlessly strict. (also frequently uncapitalised: nazi)
"She’s a total grammar Nazi."
4
A German, a person of German descent, or a person perceived to be of German descent.

adjective

1
Of or pertaining to the Nazi Party (NSDAP) specifically, or to Nazism, neo-Nazism or neo-Nazis more generally.
2
(by extension) Domineering, totalitarian, or intolerant.

🔄 Synonyms of "Nazi"

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Word	Definition
national socialistnoun	An adherent of National Socialism; a Nazi.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Nazi"

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Word	Definition
national socialistnoun	An adherent of National Socialism; a Nazi.
naziismnoun	(proscribed) Alternative form of Nazism. [The ideology of the Nazi Party (the National Socialist German Workers' Party or NSDAP), being a form of fascism characterised by Adolf Hitler's cult of personality, hate propaganda, white supremacy, extreme bigotry (especially antisemitism and racism), eugenics, mass violence, genocide, ethnonationalist territorial expansion (Lebensraum) and state capitalism.]
fascistnoun	A proponent of fascism.
hitlernoun	(offensive, derogatory) A dictatorial person; someone who loves to exert their power and influence over others. (often used as a term of abuse)
nazismnoun	The ideology of the Nazi Party (the National Socialist German Workers' Party or NSDAP), being a form of fascism characterised by Adolf Hitler's cult of personality, hate propaganda, white supremacy, extreme bigotry (especially antisemitism and racism), eugenics, mass violence, genocide, ethnonationalist territorial expansion (Lebensraum) and state capitalism.
hatemongernoun	A person who encourages hatred towards a person or group of people.
whistlenoun	(ambitransitive) To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth. To produce a whistling sound, restrictions to the flow of air are created using the teeth, tongue and lips.
neo-nazinoun	An adherent of neo-Nazism, any of various (far right, authoritarian, or bigoted) post-World War II Nazi ideologies.
brownshirtnoun	(historical) A uniformed member of the German Nazi Party (NSDAP), especially a storm trooper of the Sturmabteilung.
stormtroopernoun	A soldier trained in special infiltration tactics.
aryanistnoun	A proponent of Aryanism.
hitleritenoun	A supporter of Adolf Hitler's regime.
bigotnoun	One who is narrow-mindedly devoted to their own ideas and groups, and intolerant of (people of) differing ideas, races, genders, religions, politics, etc.
xenophobenoun	One who hates or fears strangers or foreigners.
racistnoun	A person who believes in or supports racism; a person who believes that a particular race is superior to others, or who discriminates against other races.
white-supremacistnoun	Alternative form of white supremacist. [An advocate of white supremacy, a person who believes that the white race is inherently superior to other races and that white people should have control over people of other races.]
ultranationalistnoun	An adherent of ultranationalism.
ethnonationalistnoun	A proponent of ethnonationalism.
totalitariannoun	Of or relating to a system of government where the people have virtually no authority and the state wields absolute control of every aspect of the country, socially, financially, and politically.
extremistnoun	(politics) A person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic.