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Meaning of nazis

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nazis

noun

Definitions

  1. A member of the National Socialist German Workers Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, commonly called the NSDAP or Nazi Party).

  2. One who subscribes to or advocates (neo-)Nazism or a similarly fascist, racist (especially anti-Semitic), xenophobic, ethnic supremacist, or ultranationalist ideology; a neo-Nazi.

  3. (usually derogatory, sometimes offensive, see usage notes below) One who imposes one’s views on others; one who is considered unfairly oppressive or needlessly strict. (also frequently uncapitalised: nazi)

    Example: She’s a total grammar Nazi.

  4. A German, a person of German descent, or a person perceived to be of German descent.