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Definition of swastika
1 : a symbol or ornament in the form of a Greek cross with the ends of the arms extended at right angles all in the same rotary direction
2 : a swastika used as a symbol of anti-Semitism or of Nazism
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In the documents examined by ProPublica, which are used to train content reviewers, this rule is illustrated with a picture of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg that has been manipulated to apply a swastika to his sleeve.
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Among the finds, taken from a collector's home by Argentine officials and Interpol, are a large statue of the Nazi Eagle above a swastika, a Nazi hourglass, and a box of harmonicas, thought to be aimed towards Nazi youth.
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Among the disturbing items were toys that Bullrich said would have been used to indoctrinate children, a large statue of the Nazi Eagle above a swastika, a Nazi hourglass and a box of harmonicas.
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Among the disturbing items were toys that Bullrich said would have been used to indoctrinate children, a large statue of the Nazi Eagle above a swastika, a Nazi hourglass and a box of harmonicas.
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Two swastikas painted on the exterior wall of a midtown Sacramento Catholic church will be investigated as part of a hate crime, Sacramento police said Sunday.
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The Neo-Nazis parked a pickup truck with a swastika on it legally on campus and officers did not engage.
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Police said an officer found swastikas on cars, fences, trees and other things in the Richmond neighborhood after being called there on reports of hate graffiti.
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Criminal damage A Nazi swastika spray painted in red was found next to the workout area May 31 in Proesel Park, 7030 Lincoln Ave.
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Origin and Etymology of swastika
Sanskrit svastika, from svasti well-being, from su- well + as- to be; akin to Sanskrit asti he is, Old English is; from its being regarded as a good luck symbol
SWASTIKA Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of swastika for English Language Learners
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: a symbol in the form of a cross with its ends bent at right angles all in the same direction
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