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Nazi ideology

Definition

Nazi ideology refers to the set of beliefs and principles that guided the policies and actions of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi Party) under Adolf Hitler's leadership. It included ideas of Aryan racial superiority, anti-Semitism, authoritarianism, and territorial expansion.

Related terms

Propaganda: The dissemination of biased or misleading information to shape public opinion in favor of certain ideologies or political agendas.

Anti-Semitism: Prejudice, discrimination, or hostility towards Jews based on their religion, ethnicity, or ancestry.

Fascism: An authoritarian political system characterized by dictatorial power, extreme nationalism, suppression of dissenting views, and strict control over society and the economy.



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