Nazi

2 synonyms for Nazi, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, which ruled Germany under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1945.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

fascist

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

national socialist

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, which ruled Germany under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1945.

“The museum documents how the Nazis rose to power.”

national socialist

2. adj

Relating to the Nazi Party or Nazi Germany.

“Historians continue to study Nazi propaganda techniques.”

fascist

Etymology

A German clipping of Nationalsozialist ("National Socialist"), first used around 1930; the coincidental resemblance to "Nazi" as an old nickname for the name Ignaz may have made the abbreviation stick as an insult.

Full origin of Nazi →

Frequently asked questions

What does “Nazi” mean?

The word “Nazi” means a member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, which ruled Germany under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1945. In plain terms, refers to the WWII-era German fascist party and its ideology, or informally (and often controversially) to someone acting like a petty tyrant about rules.

How do you pronounce “Nazi”?

“Nazi” is pronounced NAHT-see (/ˈnɑːtsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Nazi” in a sentence?

Here is “Nazi” used in a sentence: “The museum documents how the Nazis rose to power.”

What part of speech is “Nazi”?

Depending on how it is used, “Nazi” can be a noun and an adjective.

Where does the word “Nazi” come from?

The word “Nazi” dates back to around 1930 and comes from German. A German clipping of Nationalsozialist ("National Socialist"), first used around 1930; the coincidental resemblance to "Nazi" as an old nickname for the name Ignaz may have made the abbreviation stick as an insult.

Is “Nazi” a common word?

“Nazi” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Nazi” have?

“Nazi” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, which ruled Germany under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1945.

What is the difference between a "Nazi" and a "neo-Nazi"?

A Nazi was originally a member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party that governed Germany under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1945. A neo-Nazi is a person today who revives or supports that ideology.

Should "Nazi" be written with a capital N?

When referring to the historical party and its members, "Nazi" is a proper noun and is capitalised. It is generally capitalised in careful writing whether describing the historical movement or its modern followers.

Where does the word "Nazi" come from?

"Nazi" is a short form based on the German pronunciation of "Nationalsozialist," the opening of the party's full name. It came into use as a brief label for members of that party.

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