neo-Nazi

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

/ ˈni oʊˈnɑt si, -ˈnæt- /

noun, plural ne·o-Na·zis. (since 1945)

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

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Origin of neo-Nazi

First recorded in 1945–50

OTHER WORDS FROM neo-Nazi

ne·o-Na·zism

[nee-oh-naht-siz-uh m, -nat-] /ˌni oʊˈnɑt sɪz əm, -ˈnæt-/, ne·o-Na·zi·ism, noun

Example sentences from the Web for neo-nazi

Duke was a state representative whose neo-Nazi alliances were disgorged in media reports during his run for governor in 1991.
The Price of Steve Scalise’s Silence|Jason Berry|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The first time I got accused of being a “neo-Nazi” it was shocking and disconcerting.
Rage Against GamerGate’s Hate Machine: What I Got For Speaking Up|Arthur Chu|November 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One example of that: Rudel was a prominent member of the neo-Nazi German Reich Party from 1953 onward.
American Warplane’s Forgotten Nazi Past|Dave Majumdar|October 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 1991, having lost his bid for reelection, Edwards declared his candidacy against David Duke, who was revealed to be a neo-Nazi.
Vote for the (Alleged) Crooks! How Rick Perry, Chris Christie, and Scott Walker are Running While Under Investigation|Olivia Nuzzi|August 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

These are groups that take advantage,” he said, making it clear they are “bolstering the neo-Nazi right.
Italy Suddenly Gets Ugly for Jews|Barbie Latza Nadeau|July 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

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