CEFR B2
nationalsozialismus
noun
Meaning
A far-right totalitarian political ideology and practice associated with the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in Germany, characterized by extreme nationalism, racism (especially antisemitism), authoritarianism, and the pursuit of territorial expansion.
Examples
- The horrors of nationalsozialismus led to World War II and the Holocaust.
- Understanding nationalsozialismus is crucial for learning about 20th-century history.
Synonyms: Nazism, National Socialism, fascism