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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Even when he’s engulfed by neo-Nazi demonstrations, Talwar wants nothing more than to belong — a nerve-racking ethical tug-of-war that introduces a sense of danger. Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025 The town of approximately 3,000 residents has been battling a recent uptick in white supremacist and neo-Nazi activity in the area in recent weeks, according to news reports. Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025 Now, leaders on the right argue that nationalist parties with neo-Nazi ties are being unfairly excluded from the democratic process. Massimo Calabresi/dachau, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025 The president's support and flirtation with far-right groups who have neo-Nazi leanings has also sparked alarm from critics. Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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