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/na.zi/

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Translation

Nazi, National Socialist

Word origin

From German Nazi, a clipped form of Nationalsozialist ('National Socialist'). The shortening echoes the older German nickname Nazi for the name Ignaz.

Origin
German
Root
Nationalsozialist
English cognates
Nazi

Grammar

Femininenazie
Masc pluralnazis
Fem pluralnazies

Examples

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The Nazi regime lasted twelve years.

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The Nazi soldiers were occupying the town.

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His grandfather fought against the Nazi party.

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This book tells the story of the fall of Nazi power.

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Nazi crimes remain in everyone's memory.

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This word is part of lesson 57.