Nazi

Definition

The term "Nazi" pertains to a member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, which was led by Adolf Hitler and ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945. This party promoted extreme nationalist, racist ideologies and was responsible for the implementation of the Holocaust.

Related terms

Fascism:

A political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian leadership, nationalistic sentiments, and often a dictatorial power structure.

Totalitarianism:

A system of government in which the state holds total authority over society and seeks to control all aspects of public and private life wherever possible.

Holocaust:

The genocide of approximately six million Jews during World War II by the Nazi regime through a systematic state-sponsored persecution and murder plan