Waffen SS

American

[vah-fuhn] / ˈvɑ fən /

noun

the militarized formations of the SS, established by Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1945 and including some units of foreign nationals from occupied territories.

Etymology

Origin of Waffen SS

< German: military SS

Example Sentences

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It has since emerged that Mr Savaryn served in Nazi Waffen SS units.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2023

But Savaryn had a past serving in one of Adolf Hitler's Waffen SS units.

From Reuters • Oct. 4, 2023

The party was founded in 1988 by several Nazi ideologues, including a former member of the Waffen SS.

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2019

After such statements, when Mr. Grass revealed that he served briefly in the Waffen SS, the combat arm of the infamous security force led by Heinrich Himmler, his admission sparked international outrage.

From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2015

Like many other Banat Swabians, her father volunteered for the Waffen SS during the second world war.

From The Guardian • Nov. 21, 2012

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