nazi
nazi
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling of "nazi" is /ˈnɑːtsi/.
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
First syllable (NAA):
/n/ - voiced alveolar nasal consonant
/ɑː/ - long open back unrounded vowel
Second syllable (tsee):
/t/ - voiceless alveolar plosive
/s/ - voiceless alveolar fricative
/i/ - close front unrounded vowel
Word Form Variations
The word "nazi" has two word form variations:
Singular: nazi
Plural: nazis
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun:
A member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, a far-right political party in Germany that came to power in 1933.
Synonyms: National Socialist, Nazi Party member
Antonyms: Communist, Democrat
Adjective:
Pertaining to the National Socialist German Workers' Party or its ideology.
Synonyms: National Socialist, fascist
Antonyms: democratic, liberal
Verb:
To dominate or control in an oppressive or dictatorial manner, often with violence or intimidation.
Synonyms: tyrannize, oppress, terrorize
Antonyms: liberate, free, empower
Examples of Use
Books:
"The Diary of Anne Frank" (1947) by Anne Frank: This memoir chronicles the experiences of a young Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis during World War II.
"The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" (1960) by William L. Shirer: This comprehensive history book details the rise of the Nazi party and its eventual downfall.
Newspapers:
"The New York Times": This newspaper frequently uses the term "Nazi" to describe individuals or groups espousing similar ideologies or committing similar atrocities. For example, they may refer to neo-Nazi groups or compare certain political figures or regimes to the Nazi regime.
"The Guardian": This British newspaper also uses the term "Nazi" in similar contexts to The New York Times.
Online Publications:
Wikipedia: Wikipedia articles on Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, and related topics extensively use the term "Nazi" to describe historical events, figures, and ideologies.
The Atlantic: This online magazine often uses the term "Nazi" in articles analyzing contemporary political movements and comparing them to historical events, such as the rise of fascism.
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:
"Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981): This film features Nazi villains seeking to use ancient artifacts for evil purposes.
"Inglourious Basterds" (2009): This Quentin Tarantino film is a fictionalized revenge story against the Nazis during World War II.
General Public Discourse:
The term "Nazi" is often used in casual conversation to describe someone who is extremely intolerant, oppressive, or cruel.
It is also used in political discourse to criticize individuals or groups perceived as having extremist or authoritarian views.
Please note that the use of the term "Nazi" can be controversial and should be used carefully and appropriately to avoid trivializing the historical atrocities committed by the Nazi regime.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Nazi
Winston Churchill, 1940 (Speech to the House of Commons): "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be... we shall never surrender to the Nazi tyranny." (Churchill’s speeches frequently referenced Nazi aggression, emphasizing resistance.)
Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1941 (State of the Union Address): "The Nazi masters of Germany have made it clear that they intend not only to dominate all life and thought in their own country but also to enslave the whole of Europe." (FDR highlighted the global threat of Nazi ideology.)
George Orwell, 1944 (Tribune Column): "The word ‘Nazi’ has been robbed of its meaning by being used as a general term of abuse, but it still describes a real and monstrous evil." (Orwell critiqued the overuse of the term while acknowledging its gravity.)
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1945 (Letter to George C. Marshall): "The visual evidence and the verbal testimony of starvation, cruelty, and bestiality were so overpowering as to leave me a bit sick. In one room, where there were piled up twenty or thirty naked men, killed by starvation, the Nazi guards had thrown in a few loaves of bread." (Eisenhower described Nazi atrocities in concentration camps.)
Hannah Arendt, 1963 (Eichmann in Jerusalem): "The trouble with Eichmann was precisely that so many were like him, and that the many were neither perverted nor sadistic, but were, and still are, terribly and terrifyingly normal. This is the banality of Nazi evil." (Arendt’s analysis of Nazi bureaucracy and moral failure.)
Elie Wiesel, 1986 (Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech): "I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation, as they did under the Nazi regime." (Wiesel reflected on the Holocaust’s lessons.)
Martin Niemöller, 1946 (Post-War Speech): "First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist... Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me." (Niemöller’s famous poem about Nazi persecution, often quoted in this form.)
Albert Einstein, 1933 (Letter to a Friend): "The Nazi oppression in Germany is a warning to the world: when fanatics gain power, science, culture, and freedom are the first to suffer." (Einstein, a refugee from Nazi Germany, condemned their regime.)
Primo Levi, 1986 (The Drowned and the Saved): "It happened, therefore it can happen again: this is the core of what we have to say about the Nazi camps." (Levi warned of the recurring potential for Nazi-like atrocities.)
Simon Wiesenthal, 1975 (Interview): "The Nazi crimes must never be forgotten, not because of vengeance, but because forgetting them would be a betrayal of humanity." (Wiesenthal, a Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter, emphasized remembrance.)
Etymology
The word "Nazi" is a shortened form of the German word "Nationalsozialist," which means "National Socialist." It was first used in the 1930s to refer to members of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, the political party that ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945. The party, led by Adolf Hitler, was responsible for the Holocaust, the genocide of six million Jews, as well as the deaths of millions of other people.
The word "Nazi" is now used to refer to anyone who is extremely intolerant, oppressive, or cruel, or to any political party or movement that is similar to the Nazi Party in its ideology or methods.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Nazi
Due to the historical weight and negative connotations associated with the word "Nazi," it's not commonly used in everyday idioms or phrases. However, it's often used metaphorically to describe someone who is overly strict, rigid, or dogmatic, particularly in a negative way.
Here are some examples:
Grammar Nazi: Someone who is overly critical of grammar and spelling mistakes.
Health Nazi: Someone who is overly strict about health and fitness.
It's important to note that while these phrases use the term "Nazi" metaphorically, they still carry negative connotations and should be used with caution. It's generally best to avoid using the term in a casual or dismissive way, as it can be offensive to survivors of the Holocaust and their families.
Instead of using the term "Nazi" in these contexts, you could consider using more neutral or less offensive terms, such as "perfectionist" or "stickler."
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Definition of nazi from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
