National Socialism / Nazism
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National Socialism
The political ideology and totalitarian dictatorship of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) under Adolf Hitler in Germany from 1933 to 1945. It was characterized by racism, especially antisemitism, extreme nationalism, and the Führer principle.
Der Nationalsozialismus war für den Zweiten Weltkrieg und den Holocaust verantwortlich.
National Socialism was responsible for the Second World War and the Holocaust.
The word is composed of 'national' (national) and 'Sozialismus' (socialism). It describes an ideology that combined nationalist and, in name, socialist ideas in a radical and racist way.
Die Geschichte des Nationalsozialismus ist ein zentrales Thema im deutschen Schulunterricht.
The history of National Socialism is a central topic in German school education.
In German, the abbreviation 'NS' is often used, for example in 'NS-Zeit' (Nazi era). A person who belonged to this ideology is referred to as a 'Nationalsozialist' (National Socialist/Nazi).
Viele Dokumente aus der NS-Zeit werden heute in Archiven aufbewahrt.
Many documents from the Nazi era are kept in archives today.
The related adjective is 'nationalsozialistisch' (National Socialist/Nazi). It is used to describe things connected with this ideology or period.
Die nationalsozialistische Propaganda war ein wichtiges Werkzeug des Regimes.
National Socialist propaganda was an important tool of the regime.
The word is frequently used in fixed expressions to describe the historical period or its character, e.g. 'die Zeit des Nationalsozialismus' (the period of National Socialism), 'die Verbrechen des Nationalsozialismus' (the crimes of National Socialism), or 'die Ideologie des Nationalsozialismus' (the ideology of National Socialism).
Die Aufarbeitung der Verbrechen des Nationalsozialismus dauert bis heute an.
The process of coming to terms with the crimes of National Socialism continues to this day.
socialism
'der Sozialismus' and 'der Nationalsozialismus' can be confused because of the similar word part 'Sozialismus'. In terms of meaning, however, they are very different. 'Sozialismus' means a political and economic idea or system in which collective ownership and fair distribution are important. 'Nationalsozialismus' means the ideology and dictatorship of the NSDAP in Germany from 1933 to 1945, with racism, antisemitism, extreme nationalism, and the Führer principle. The words should therefore not be used as variants of the same concept.
Der Nationalsozialismus führte in Deutschland zu Krieg, Verfolgung und Diktatur.
National Socialism led to war, persecution, and dictatorship in Germany.
Im Geschichtsunterricht sprechen wir über den Sozialismus in verschiedenen Ländern.
In history class, we talk about socialism in different countries.