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noun
A uniformed member of the German Nazi Party (NSDAP), especially a storm trooper of the Sturmabteilung.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
Any member of a fascist party; a neofascist or neo-Nazi.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of Brownshirt.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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noun
a member of the Nazi SA which wore brown uniforms
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: Nazi, German Nazi
History
Calque of German Braunhemd, the nickname for a member of the Sturmabteilung, in reference to their brown uniforms. Equivalent to brown + shirt.
Across languages
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