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nazism

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈnæzɪzəm// nazism

n. the political beliefs and actions of the Nazi Party in Germany from 1933 to 1945. It involves extreme nationalism, racism, and the rule of a single powerful leader.

n. the body of political and economic doctrines held and put into effect by the National Socialist German Workers' Party in the mid-20th century. Characterised by totalitarianism, belief in racial hierarchy, and the supremacy of the state over the individual.


SIMPLE

Historians study the rise of Nazism in 20th-century Europe.

CONTEXTUAL

The documentary explains how the economic crisis of the 1930s helped Nazism gain support among the public.

COMPLEX

The post-war trials aimed to dismantle the structures of Nazism and ensure that its ideology could never again influence the governance of the nation.

Synonyms
Origin

From Nazi + -ism.

Usage

Usually capitalised; takes a singular verb.

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