National Socialist

noun

A member of the German political party that was led by Adolf Hitler and was in power from 1933 to 1945, also known as the Nazi Party.

Adolf Hitler was a National Socialist who led Germany during the Second World War.
Visual representation of "National Socialist" - A member of the German political party that was led by Adolf Hitler and was in power from 1933 to 1945, also known as the Nazi Party.

Often appears as...

  • national socialist party
  • national socialist regime

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noun

A member of the German political party that was led by Adolf Hitler and was in power from 1933 to 1945, also known as the Nazi Party.

Adolf Hitler was a National Socialist who led Germany during the Second World War.
Visual representation of "National Socialist" - A member of the German political party that was led by Adolf Hitler and was in power from 1933 to 1945, also known as the Nazi Party.

Often appears as...

  • national socialist party
  • national socialist regime

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

The term carries a strong negative meaning due to its association with Nazi Germany and its crimes.

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The manifesto contained National Socialist rhetoric.
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Historical Context

Used in historical discussions about Germany from 1933-1945, often to address WWII and the Holocaust.

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Scholars study the National Socialist impact on Europe's history.
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Avoid Modern Use

Avoid using the term to describe contemporary politics; it specifically refers to Hitler's regime.

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She mistakenly called the political group National Socialists.
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Negative Connotation

The term carries a strong negative meaning due to its association with Nazi Germany and its crimes.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The manifesto contained National Socialist rhetoric.
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Historical Context

Used in historical discussions about Germany from 1933-1945, often to address WWII and the Holocaust.

Illustration for Historical Context
Scholars study the National Socialist impact on Europe's history.
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Avoid Modern Use

Avoid using the term to describe contemporary politics; it specifically refers to Hitler's regime.

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She mistakenly called the political group National Socialists.
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Negative Connotation

The term carries a strong negative meaning due to its association with Nazi Germany and its crimes.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The manifesto contained National Socialist rhetoric.
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Historical Context

Used in historical discussions about Germany from 1933-1945, often to address WWII and the Holocaust.

Illustration for Historical Context
Scholars study the National Socialist impact on Europe's history.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Modern Use

Avoid using the term to describe contemporary politics; it specifically refers to Hitler's regime.

Illustration for Avoid Modern Use
She mistakenly called the political group National Socialists.
Visual representation of the word "National Socialist"

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