Hitlerism

[ hit-luh-riz-uhm ]

noun

1. the doctrines, principles, and practices of the Nazi party, especially as developed by Hitler; Nazism.

Hitlerism

/ ˈhɪtləˌrɪzəm /

noun

1. the policies, principles, and methods of the Nazi party as developed by Adolf Hitler

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hitlerism¹

First recorded in 1925–30; Hitler + -ism

Example Sentences

Trump is literally channeling Hitlerism, and often almost quoting Hitler directly.

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In short, it reminds us of how irrational Hitlerism and other fascism had been vis-a-vis to democracy.

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Contrary to what some in the news media have incorrectly suggested in their attempts to downplay and normalize Trump’s increasingly unrestrained evil, the ex-president was not using “dog whistles” or “flirting with” Hitlerism and Nazism.

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At the end of this conversation, Browning shares his hope that Trump’s fascist movement is a cult of personality, that like Hitlerism and Stalinism, may not survive being defeated in the 2024 election or Trump's imprisonment.

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How are you feeling given the democracy crisis, Trump’s embrace of Hitlerism, the Israel – Hamas war, Ukraine, and so many other troubles?

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