key term - Nazism

Definition

Nazism, also known as National Socialism, is an ideology and practice associated with the 20th-century German Nazi Party, led by Adolf Hitler, which emphasizes extreme nationalism, racism, and the dictatorial assertion of state power over individual liberties. It sought to establish a unified and racially pure state through aggressive expansion and the extermination of perceived enemies.

Related terms

Fascism:

A political ideology that exalts nation and often race above the individual, emphasizing authoritarian leadership, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition.

Authoritarianism:

A system of governance characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms where individuals are subjected to authority figures without much personal autonomy.

Genocide:

The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation, with the aim of destroying that group entirely