neo-Nazi

noun

: a member of a group espousing the programs and policies of Hitler's Nazis
neo-Nazi adjective
neo-Nazism noun

Examples of neo-Nazi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Xenophobic neo-Nazi terrorists stoked anti-immigrant violences in Germany unchecked for years — in the 21st century. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2024 Along the way, the podcast explores the challenges the vibrant furry community faces, including neo-Nazi extremist groups seeking to infiltrate and undermine the community from within. Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 May 2024 In Sweden, the center-right government depends on the fast-growing Sweden Democrats, another party with neo-Nazi origins, for its parliamentary majority. Roger Cohen, New York Times, 5 May 2024 In late October, neo-Nazi protesters turned up outside a Missoula synagogue. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024 Beyond fashion statements across numerous subcultures, some controversial ties include neo-Nazis who allegedly signaled hateful affilations through specific lace colors on their boots. Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024 On Sunday, the Observer newspaper reported that neo-Nazi groups were making complaints en masse under the new law in an attempt to overwhelm Scottish police in protest. Leo Sands, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024 The focus of the lawsuit is a series of tweets that Musk made last summer that promoted a far-right conspiracy theory that falsely linked Brody to an Oregon brawl between the Proud Boys and a local neo-Nazi group. Amrita Khalid, The Verge, 9 Apr. 2024 Woodward sought to become a member of the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division, which espoused white supremacy, a year earlier, according to the prosecutors' brief. CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neo-Nazi was in 1938

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“Neo-Nazi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neo-Nazi. Accessed 19 May. 2024.

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