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nazi

The correct spelling is nazi.

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noun

Say it like: Naz-i

The correct spelling is nazi. A member of the National Socialist German Workers Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, commonly called the NSDAP or Nazi Party). For example: "She’s a total grammar Nazi."

Usage Examples

She’s a total grammar Nazi.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A member of the National Socialist German Workers Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, commonly called the NSDAP or Nazi Party).
  2. 2.One who subscribes to or advocates (neo-)Nazism or a similarly fascist, racist (especially anti-Semitic), xenophobic, ethnic supremacist, or ultranationalist ideology; a neo-Nazi.
  3. 3.(usually derogatory, sometimes offensive, see usage notes below) One who imposes one’s views on others; one who is considered unfairly oppressive or needlessly strict. (also frequently uncapitalised: nazi)
  4. 4.A German, a person of German descent, or a person perceived to be of German descent.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or pertaining to the Nazi Party (NSDAP) specifically, or to Nazism, neo-Nazism or neo-Nazis more generally.
  2. 2.(by extension) Domineering, totalitarian, or intolerant.

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