Nazi

noun

Na·​zi ˈnät-sē  ˈnat- 

1

: a member of a German fascist party controlling Germany from 1933 to 1945 under Adolf Hitler

2

often nazi

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 Nazi

nazification

ˌnät-si-fə-ˈkā-shən 

ˌnat-

noun

often Nazification

nazify

ˈnät-si-ˌfī 

ˈnat-

transitive verb

often Nazify

Examples of Nazi in a Sentence

a gang of racist Nazis

Recent Examples on the Web

This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 June 2026

Right-wing incidents included conspiracy theories, glorification of the Nazi regime, and calls for a repeat of the Holocaust. — Toby Axelrod, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026

Louis' boxing matches with Schmeling were viewed as pivotal international events in the context of the brewing world war with Nazi Germany. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

The German and Austrian symphonic and operatic music of the 1930s happens to be the root of the Hollywood soundtrack, created by composers such as Erich Korngold, who fled the Nazis. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

German, by shortening & alteration from Nationalsozialist, from national national + Sozialist socialist

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Nazi

• anti-Nazi
• neo-Nazi

Kids Definition

Nazi

noun

Na·​zi ˈnät-sē  ˈnat- 

: a member of a German fascist party controlling Germany from 1933 to 1945

Nazi adjective

Nazism

ˈnät-ˌsiz-əm, 

ˈnat-

noun