neo-Nazi

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

noun

, plural ne·o-Na·zis.

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

Other Words From

• ne·o-Na·zism [nee-oh-, naht, -siz-, uh, m, -, nat, -], neo-Nazi·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of neo-Nazi¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Duke was a state representative whose neo-Nazi alliances were disgorged in media reports during his run for governor in 1991.

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The first time I got accused of being a “neo-Nazi” it was shocking and disconcerting.

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One example of that: Rudel was a prominent member of the neo-Nazi German Reich Party from 1953 onward.

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In 1991, having lost his bid for reelection, Edwards declared his candidacy against David Duke, who was revealed to be a neo-Nazi.

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These are groups that take advantage,” he said, making it clear they are “bolstering the neo-Nazi right.

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