swastika
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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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The Spanish chain has also apologized for selling striped pajamas for children with a yellow star on the breast that some said resembled concentration camp uniforms, and an embroidered handbag that included a swastika design. — Abha Bhattarai, chicagotribune.com, "Why do retailers like Zara and H&M keep making headlines for offensive clothing?," 2 July 2018 His black 2011 Chevrolet Silverado had been spray-painted with swastikas. — Breanna Edwards, The Root, "‘Wite Pride’: Black Lives Matter Activist’s Truck Vandalized With Swastikas, Racial Slurs," 20 June 2018 The 1936 Olympics, where the American flag kept company with the Nazi swastika, is a prime example. — Jeet Heer, The New Republic, "Flag fetishists freak out over summit stage design.," 12 June 2018 Satellite images from Google Maps show a large swastika, apparently branded into the grass, where the burning is supposed to have taken place. — Madeline Mcgee, ajc, "Rural Georgia bar hosts neo-Nazis for swastika-burning after rally," 27 Apr. 2018 In addition to traditional hate symbols such as the swastika and Confederate were found, there were also products such as a noose vehicle decal, evoking the lynchings of African-Americans during the Jim Crow era. — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, "Amazon profits by not banning white supremacists and 'peddlers of hate,' report charges," 6 July 2018 Among the items: a Nazi swastika pendant, and a hangman’s noose decal, a cross burning baby onesie. — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, "Amazon blasted for offering merchandise promoting white supremacy," 6 July 2018 One of the pages contained swastikas and other symbols, while another appeared to be a mock press release about a bombing. — Vinny Vella, Philly.com, "Bucks DA: 'Great policework' nabs chemical-company owner accused of building bombs," 28 June 2018 In March 2017, swastikas and an anti-African American racial slur were found in a bathroom at the 1,200-student school. — baltimoresun.com, "A senseless act of hatred," 31 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'swastika.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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swastika
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English Language Learners Definition of swastika
: a symbol in the form of a cross with its ends bent at right angles all in the same direction
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