neo-Nazi
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of neo-Nazi
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Federal authorities have said for years that neo-Nazi and anti-government militia groups pose the most active and lethal domestic threats, though recently authorities have noted increases in leftist and mixed-motive attacks.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
The Justice Department’s case centers on eight informants who included high-ranking members of the neo-Nazi National Alliance, United Klans of America, American Front and the National Socialist Movement, according to the indictment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
An appeal for information has been sent to all MI5 staff over false evidence the service gave to three courts in a neo-Nazi spy case.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
Over the summer, Mack got married to Frank Meeink, a prominent former neo-Nazi who now speaks out in support of racial diversity and acceptance.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025
The term hate crime was coined in response to what was described at the time as an “epidemic” of neo-Nazi and skinhead violence, although in retrospect it’s unclear whether any such epidemic existed.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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