neo-Nazi

noun

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

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Murphy then shared the celebration of Musk’s hand gesture by domestic neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups on social media in the aftermath. Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Jan. 2025 The response from the neo-Nazi community across the globe was instant and unanimous. David Gilbert, WIRED, 20 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, Adolf — while not a popular name in Germany — is still permitted, unless the parents are known as neo-Nazis, according to the outlet. Escher Walcott, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 When Sergeant Dyer stops to chat with a Black restaurant manager during the pro-Palestinian march, the manager is still upset by the neo-Nazi march. Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for neo-Nazi 

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 24 Jan. 2025.

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