Nazism
/ˈnɑzɪzəm/
NOUN
1. Far-right totalitarian ideology of the German Nazi Party
The political principles, racist ideology, and totalitarian practices associated with Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist German Workers' Party (1920–1945).
1.1. Totalitarianism, fascism, and political ideologies
Used when referring to the historical totalitarian regime in Germany, extreme authoritarian governance, or modern neo-Nazi ideology.
Synonyms
- National Socialism
- absolutism
- authoritarianism
- autocracy
- despotism
- dictatorship
- fascism
- oppression
- totalism
- totalitarianism
- tyranny
Antonyms
- autonomy
- democracy
- freedom
- self-determination
- self-governance
- self-government
- self-rule
- sovereignty
- sovranty
Examples
- The rise of Nazism in Germany had devastating consequences for millions of people.
- Scholars study the ideology and propaganda of Nazism to understand its impact on society.
- The defeat of Nazism in World War II marked a victory for democracy and human rights.
- Nazism promoted racial superiority and intolerance, leading to widespread discrimination and violence.
- The horrors of the Holocaust are often associated with the atrocities committed under the regime of Nazism.
Related Words
- Big Brother
- Big Brotherism
- Caesarism
- Communism
- autarchy
- czarism
- domination
- monarchism
- monarchy
- monocracy
- tsarism
- tzarism