neo-Nazi

[nee-oh-naht-see, -nat-]

noun

plural

neo-Nazis 

1. a person who belongs to a political organization whose beliefs are inspired by or reminiscent of Nazism.

Other Word Forms

• neo-Nazism noun
• neo-Naziism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of neo-Nazi¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Australian authorities detained a South African man Tuesday after cancelling his visa for taking part in a neo-Nazi protest outside a parliament building in Sydney.

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Gruter, a civil engineer, moved to Sydney about three years ago and was a senior member of Australia's largest neo-Nazi group, the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper said.

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Australia's intelligence services have warned that growing numbers of people are being drawn towards neo-Nazi ideologies as extremist groups step up efforts to recruit new members.

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The National Socialist Network, which organised the rally on 8 November, is a well-known neo-Nazi group in Australia.

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A South African man who was seen attending neo-Nazi rally outside an Australian state parliament has had his visa revoked.

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