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'''Nazi''' is derogatory term for [[National Socialist]]. The word was and is used almost exclusively by opponents and in general by [[anti-German]] demagogues.
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==Etymology==
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It is a political epithet that was popularized by [[Konrad Heiden]] during the 1920s, as a means of denigrating the [[NSDAP]] and [[National Socialism]].<ref>McCombs, Don (1994). World War II: 4,139 strange and fascinating facts. Wings Books. ISBN 0517422867. p. 248.</ref> Heiden was a Jewish journalist and member of the [[Social Democratic Party of Germany]].
1930, noun and adjective, from ''Ignatz'', a term used in Bavaria for a backwards or clumsy peasant. <ref>https://www.etymonline.com/word/nazi</ref><ref>Communist-leaning, leftist, and [[jewish]]-controlled dictiionaries still to this day push the false definition of "abbreviation of Nationalsozialist" (based on earlier German ''sozi'', popular abbreviation of "socialist"), itself from Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, "National Socialist German Workers' Party". But widely spread misinformation is still misinformation. </ref> The insult was first applied to National Socialists by Konrad Heiden, a jewish [[Communist]], or more specifically, a [[judeo-Marxist]].
The word was originally an abbreviation of the German pronunciation of "Nationalsozialist" (in part from the earlier German "sozi", popular abbreviation of "socialist"), from the "Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei" or the [[National Socialist German Workers' Party]]. The earlier derogatory nickname "Nazi" or "Naczi" has been argued to "Nazi" being used by opponents.<ref name=oed/>  


The NSDAP once attempted to adopt the Nazi designation as what the Germans call a "despite-word," (They tried to "own" it, to spite the enemies who invented it.) eventually giving up; the NSDAP generally avoided the term, with the notable exception of the pamphlet "Nazi-Sozi" published by [[Joseph Goebbels]] originally in 1926. In the 1927 re-publishing, however, it was changed to ''Verlag der Nationalsozialistischen Briefe''<ref>https://research.calvin.edu/german-propaganda-archive/nazi-sozi.htm</ref>. Before 1930, party members had been called in English “National Socialists”, which dates from 1923<ref>https://www.etymonline.com/word/nazi</ref>. The use of Nazi Germany, Nazi regime, Nazism and any other term derived from "Nazi" was largely popularized as a derogatory epithet by German exiles abroad. From them, it spread into other languages, and eventually was brought to the spotlight in Germany only after the war; in general, in the pre-war period the NSDAP was referred to solely as [[Fascist]] by its opponents, despite controversy within the party regarding the label. Particularly in the USSR, the terms National Socialist and Nazi were said to have been forbidden after 1932<ref>https://www.etymonline.com/word/nazi</ref>, presumably to avoid any taint to the “good” word [[Socialist]]. Soviet literature refers to the [[National Socialist]]s solely as Fascists.
Related words include '''Nazism''' and '''Neo-Nazism'''.
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==Usage==


To many modern critical social justice activists, the word Nazi has become a very broad derogatory slang word, like "[[nigger]]", except directed at any authoritative figure or person of European heritage that they may take issue with. The word Nazi is often used interchangeably to mean “authoritarian”, “racist”, “conservative” "hillbilly", or "ignorant person". This is common to the degree that it spurred popular memes to criticize the phenomenon.
The NSDAP briefly adopted the word, in attempt to give it a more positive sense, but soon gave up this effort and generally avoided it while in power.<ref name=oed/> A rare example of its usage is a 1931 work by [[Joseph Goebbels]] titled ''The Nazi-Sozi: Questions and Answers for National Socialists''.
 
[[George Lincoln Rockwell]] is a rare example of a supporter using the word, such as in the [[American Nazi Party]]. The term was used by Rockwell for "shock value" and to counter the media's [[silent treatment]] on his fledgling organization.
 
In the Soviet Union, the terms National Socialist and Nazi have been stated to have been forbidden after 1932, presumably to avoid any taint to the word "socialist". Soviet literature instead referred to [[fascists]].<ref name=oed>Nazi. Online Etymology Dictionary. http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=Nazi&allowed_in_frame=0</ref>
 
As an example of popular [[political correctness]] and political bias, compare the usage of the term "Soviet Union" with "Commie Russia", cheap name calling.
 
Despite this, using "Nazi" or "Nazism" instead of "National Socialist" or "National Socialism" is extremely common. For example, [[Wikipedia]] (which describes itself as an "anti-Nazi" website) routinely uses "Nazi", despite not using "Commie".  
 
Today, the term and its derivatives are widely used as [[ad hominem]] and [[guilt by association]] against a wide variety of [[politically incorrect]] individuals and organizations, despite them not being National Socialist.
 
==See also==
*[[Hollywood Nazism]]
 
==Further reading==
* [[Benton L. Bradberry]]: ''[[The Myth of German Villainy]]'', AuthorHouse, 2012, ISBN 978-1477231838 [454 p.]
 
==External links==
*[https://historicaltribune.wordpress.com/2016/12/11/nazis-never-existed/ “Nazi’s” Never Existed]
*[http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=Nazi&allowed_in_frame=0 Nazi] at Online Etymology Dictionary
*[http://www.whitakeronline.org/blog/2014/07/20/shouting-nazi-in-a-crowded-theatre/ Shouting “Nazi” in a Crowded Theater] by [[Bob Whitaker]]


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Revision as of 13:19, 15 November 2023

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Nazi is derogatory term for National Socialist. The word was and is used almost exclusively by opponents and in general by anti-German demagogues.

Etymology

It is a political epithet that was popularized by Konrad Heiden during the 1920s, as a means of denigrating the NSDAP and National Socialism.[1] Heiden was a Jewish journalist and member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

The word was originally an abbreviation of the German pronunciation of "Nationalsozialist" (in part from the earlier German "sozi", popular abbreviation of "socialist"), from the "Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei" or the National Socialist German Workers' Party. The earlier derogatory nickname "Nazi" or "Naczi" has been argued to "Nazi" being used by opponents.[2]

Related words include Nazism and Neo-Nazism.

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Woke logic

Usage

The NSDAP briefly adopted the word, in attempt to give it a more positive sense, but soon gave up this effort and generally avoided it while in power.[2] A rare example of its usage is a 1931 work by Joseph Goebbels titled The Nazi-Sozi: Questions and Answers for National Socialists.

George Lincoln Rockwell is a rare example of a supporter using the word, such as in the American Nazi Party. The term was used by Rockwell for "shock value" and to counter the media's silent treatment on his fledgling organization.

In the Soviet Union, the terms National Socialist and Nazi have been stated to have been forbidden after 1932, presumably to avoid any taint to the word "socialist". Soviet literature instead referred to fascists.[2]

As an example of popular political correctness and political bias, compare the usage of the term "Soviet Union" with "Commie Russia", cheap name calling.

Despite this, using "Nazi" or "Nazism" instead of "National Socialist" or "National Socialism" is extremely common. For example, Wikipedia (which describes itself as an "anti-Nazi" website) routinely uses "Nazi", despite not using "Commie".

Today, the term and its derivatives are widely used as ad hominem and guilt by association against a wide variety of politically incorrect individuals and organizations, despite them not being National Socialist.

See also

Further reading

External links

References

  1. ↑ McCombs, Don (1994). World War II: 4,139 strange and fascinating facts. Wings Books. ISBN 0517422867. p. 248.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Nazi. Online Etymology Dictionary. http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=Nazi&allowed_in_frame=0

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