nazi

• Die Ideologie oder Praxis der Nationalsozialistischen Deutschen Arbeiterpartei betreffend; umgangssprachlich auch für jemanden, der als übermäßig streng oder autoritär wahrgenommen wird.

Relating to the ideology or practices of the National Socialist German Workers' Party; also used informally to describe someone perceived as excessively strict or authoritarian.

1. Relating to the Nazi PartyB2formal

   Relating to the political party led by Adolf Hitler in Germany from 1920 to 1945, known for its fascist ideology, extreme nationalism, and racist policies.

   nationalsozialistisch

   • The Nazi regime was responsible for World War II and the Holocaust.
   • Nazi propaganda was widespread in Germany during the 1930s.
   • The museum has an exhibit on Nazi Germany.

   Synonymehitlerian

2. Extremely authoritarian or oppressiveB2informal

   Used informally to describe someone or something that is extremely strict, controlling, or intolerant.

   Autoritär

   • My boss has a Nazi attitude about punctuality.
   • The school's dress code is so Nazi that it bans colored socks.
   • Don't be such a Nazi about the rules.

   Synonymeauthoritariandictatorialdraconianfascistheavy-handedoppressiveoverbearingrepressivetotalitariantyrannical

   Antonymelaissez-fairelenientliberalpermissivetolerant

• Abwertende Bezeichnung für eine Person, die einer Sache fanatisch ergeben ist oder in einem Bereich besonders streng und kontrollierend auftritt; auch Kurzform für einen Anhänger des Nationalsozialismus.

1. Derogatory term for a controlling personB2informal

   A derogatory term for a person who is fanatically dedicated to, or seeks to control, some activity, practice, or area of life.

   Kontrollfreak

   • He's a grammar nazi who corrects everyone's spelling.
   • My boss is a total nazi about punctuality.
   • Don't be a nazi about the rules; lighten up a bit.

   Synonymeauthoritariancontrol freakdictatorfascistmartinetsticklertaskmastertyrant