1
: a member of a German fascist party controlling Germany from 1933 to 1945 under Adolf Hitler
2
often not capitalized
a
: one who espouses the beliefs and policies of the German Nazis : fascist
b
: one who is likened to a German Nazi : a harshly domineering, dictatorial, or intolerant person
a grammar nazi
nazi
adjective
often capitalized
Examples of Nazi in a Sentence
a gang of racist Nazis
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The need to defeat Nazi Germany and Japan’s military dictatorship was the main glue that held the Grand Alliance together, and when that vanished, so did the relationship.
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Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 21 July 2025
On this day in 1944, Col. Claus von Stauffenberg attempted to assassinate Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, but failed as a briefcase bomb injured but did not kill the dictator.
—AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
The name changes were endorsed by local Native tribes and organizations as well as Congregation Beth Sholom of Anchorage, a synagogue with around 140 member families located in Alaska’s largest city, just under 1,200 miles from the former Nazi Creek.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2025
Pic centers on American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek), who is tasked with determining whether Nazi prisoners are fit to stand trial for their war.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2025
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Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 21 July 2025
On this day in 1944, Col. Claus von Stauffenberg attempted to assassinate Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, but failed as a briefcase bomb injured but did not kill the dictator.
—AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
The name changes were endorsed by local Native tribes and organizations as well as Congregation Beth Sholom of Anchorage, a synagogue with around 140 member families located in Alaska’s largest city, just under 1,200 miles from the former Nazi Creek.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2025
Pic centers on American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek), who is tasked with determining whether Nazi prisoners are fit to stand trial for their war.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for Nazi
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“Nazi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nazi. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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