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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He’s got more important stuff to do, like shame local police for letting neo-Nazis publicly advertise around town and convince his FBI colleagues this case is worth pursuing. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 May 2025 Left-wing critics openly accuse it of being a neo-Nazi group. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025 The Kremlin has sought to link the Ukrainian government to Nazism, falsely claiming that its leadership is rife with radical nationalist and neo-Nazi elements. Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025 Where to watch: Peacock 'The Order' Based on a true story, the excellent white-knuckle crime thriller casts Jude Law as a weary FBI agent who partners with a young Oregon cop (Tye Sheridan) when a series of terrorist attacks hint at the involvement of a neo-Nazi group with nefarious plans. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Apr. 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 12 May. 2025.

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