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
Recent Examples on the Web
Based on the book by Damien Lewis, the story follows a covert organization formed in 1940 at the urging of Prime Minister Winston Churchill and aimed at secret missions to take down the Nazis.
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Besides, the standard German combat helmet of that period was minimally decorated, and probably less than ideal for those looking to dress up as Nazis.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Ward’s communications director, Mike Blount, told The Bee that AB 1979 would not affect journalists who unmask Nazis and other hate group members.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
Parallels between the number 44 and the SS rune of the Nazi Schutzstaffel paramilitary organization — similar to two lightning bolts — were first drawn last week on social media.
—Kate Brady, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
In the earlier videos on this profile, Nelson acts out tales of Norwegian ancestors surviving Nazi occupation in the 1940s before immigrating to the U.S.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
The group’s lighting-like logo was designed by German graphic designer Walter Heck, who later joined the SS having previously been a commander in the Nazi’s paramilitary wing, the Sturmabteilung (SA).
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
The series follows the rise of Christian Dior (Ben Mendelsohn) as a designer living and working in Paris during the Nazi occupation.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
The article showed Reddit employees grappling with tough decisions about barring Nazis, racists and violent ideologues from their platform.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
Besides, the standard German combat helmet of that period was minimally decorated, and probably less than ideal for those looking to dress up as Nazis.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Ward’s communications director, Mike Blount, told The Bee that AB 1979 would not affect journalists who unmask Nazis and other hate group members.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
Parallels between the number 44 and the SS rune of the Nazi Schutzstaffel paramilitary organization — similar to two lightning bolts — were first drawn last week on social media.
—Kate Brady, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
In the earlier videos on this profile, Nelson acts out tales of Norwegian ancestors surviving Nazi occupation in the 1940s before immigrating to the U.S.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
The group’s lighting-like logo was designed by German graphic designer Walter Heck, who later joined the SS having previously been a commander in the Nazi’s paramilitary wing, the Sturmabteilung (SA).
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
The series follows the rise of Christian Dior (Ben Mendelsohn) as a designer living and working in Paris during the Nazi occupation.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
The article showed Reddit employees grappling with tough decisions about barring Nazis, racists and violent ideologues from their platform.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Nazi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nazi. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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