neo-Nazi

noun

: a member of a group espousing the programs and policies of Hitler's Nazis
neo-Nazi adjective
neo-Nazism noun

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Criminal convictions were often difficult to obtain, especially in conservative jurisdictions where many of the white supremacist, neo-Nazi and anti-government groups operated. Josh Meyer, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026 Interviews done in the hours and days after the shooting include a friend who told investigators the shooter had edited videos of school shootings on his phone and would make dark jokes about neo-Nazis. Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 The Sweden Democrats were founded in the 1980s by people who had been active in right-wing extremist groups, including neo-Nazis. Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026 Well, David Irving is a neo-Nazi historian. David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neo-Nazi

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First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neo-Nazi was in 1938

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“Neo-Nazi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neo-Nazi. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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