1
: a member of a German fascist party controlling Germany from 1933 to 1945 under Adolf Hitler
2
often not capitalized
a
: one who espouses the beliefs and policies of the German Nazis : fascist
b
: one who is likened to a German Nazi : a harshly domineering, dictatorial, or intolerant person
a grammar nazi
nazi
adjective
often capitalized
Examples of Nazi in a Sentence
a gang of racist Nazis
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The film didn’t comment on the political moment of the time and even Zemo’s Nazi background from the comics was removed.
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Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Following the hearing, Lee spoke with the Salt Lake Tribune and denied saying that a Nazi flag could be displayed, arguing that putting up such flags would not be allowed under his bill.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Some of its members have been convicted of violating German law against the use of Nazi slogans.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
The following day, his website had showcased a single white T-shirt bearing a Nazi logo.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2025
Following the hearing, Lee spoke with the Salt Lake Tribune and denied saying that a Nazi flag could be displayed, arguing that putting up such flags would not be allowed under his bill.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Some of its members have been convicted of violating German law against the use of Nazi slogans.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
The following day, his website had showcased a single white T-shirt bearing a Nazi logo.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Nazi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nazi. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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