noun
Nazism
NAHT-sih-zuhm
Nazism (noun) means the fascist ideology of Germany's Nazi Party, marked by extreme nationalism, racism, antisemitism, and Hitler's personal cult of leadership. Example: “The rise of Nazism led to the deaths of millions during the Second World War.”
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The fascist ideology of Germany's Nazi Party, marked by extreme nationalism, racism, antisemitism, and Hitler's personal cult of leadership.
"The rise of Nazism led to the deaths of millions during the Second World War."
How to use Nazism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe political ideology behind Hitler's Nazi Germany.
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Etymology
Formed from "Nazi" plus the suffix -ism.
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Naziism
national socialism
Frequently asked questions
What does “Nazism” mean?
The word “Nazism” means the fascist ideology of Germany's Nazi Party, marked by extreme nationalism, racism, antisemitism, and Hitler's personal cult of leadership. In plain terms, the political ideology behind Hitler's Nazi Germany.
How do you pronounce “Nazism”?
“Nazism” is pronounced NAHT-sih-zuhm (/ˈnɑːts(i.)ɪzəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nazism” in a sentence?
Here is “Nazism” used in a sentence: “The rise of Nazism led to the deaths of millions during the Second World War.”
What part of speech is “Nazism”?
“Nazism” is a noun.
