Nazi Party

Definition

The Nazi Party, officially known as the National Socialist German Workers' Party, was a far-right political party in Germany that existed from 1920 to 1945 and practiced the ideology of Nazism. Its policies led to World War II and the genocide during the Holocaust.

Related terms

Fascism: A form of far-right, authoritarian government characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, as well as strong regimentation of society and economy which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe.

Holocaust: The systematic state-sponsored killing of six million Jewish men, women, and children and millions of others by Nazi Germany during World War II.

Third Reich: The Third Reich is a term for Nazi Germany (1933-45). It denotes the fascist totalitarian state led by Adolf Hitler as Chancellor and later Führer.