Brownshirt
noun
A member of the paramilitary wing of the Nazi Party, known for their brown uniforms.
The brownshirts were instrumental in the Nazi rise to power, often using violence to silence opposition.
Often appears as...
- Nazi brownshirt
- armed brownshirt
Usage tips
Formal
Nazi Party, paramilitary, SA
noun
A member of the paramilitary wing of the Nazi Party, known for their brown uniforms.
The brownshirts were instrumental in the Nazi rise to power, often using violence to silence opposition.
Often appears as...
- Nazi brownshirt
- armed brownshirt
Usage tips
Formal
Nazi Party, paramilitary, SA
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understanding the role of brownshirts in Nazi Germany can deepen one's awareness of totalitarian regimes.
The brownshirts played crucial roles in facilitating the rise of Hitler.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolic Use
The word is used metaphorically today to describe modern authoritarian movements.
Facists today may be likened to historical brownshirts.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Using this term carries significant negative historical weight, reflecting violence and oppression.
Critics often label aggressive groups as modern brownshirts.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understanding the role of brownshirts in Nazi Germany can deepen one's awareness of totalitarian regimes.
The brownshirts played crucial roles in facilitating the rise of Hitler.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolic Use
The word is used metaphorically today to describe modern authoritarian movements.
Facists today may be likened to historical brownshirts.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Using this term carries significant negative historical weight, reflecting violence and oppression.
Critics often label aggressive groups as modern brownshirts.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understanding the role of brownshirts in Nazi Germany can deepen one's awareness of totalitarian regimes.
The brownshirts played crucial roles in facilitating the rise of Hitler.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolic Use
The word is used metaphorically today to describe modern authoritarian movements.
Facists today may be likened to historical brownshirts.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Using this term carries significant negative historical weight, reflecting violence and oppression.
Critics often label aggressive groups as modern brownshirts.
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