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The term "Nazi" is a shortening and a pejoration of "Nationalsozialist" (National Socialist), the name of Adolf Hitler's political party, the Nationalsozialistischer Deutscher Arbeiterpartei (NSDAP). The word was originally coined by political opponents as an insult to the party and its followers, which is the origin of the term Nazism. While the party itself did not use the term, it eventually spread into other languages, primarily popularized by German exiles after World War II, before being brought back into Germany.
Origin of the term
From National Socialism: The word "Nazi" is a shortened form of "Nationalsozialist" (National Socialist), the official name of the German party led by Adolf Hitler.
An insult: The term was first used by opponents of the National Socialists to disparage the party and its members.
Popularized by exiles: While the party avoided using "Nazi" to describe itself, the term was spread internationally by German exiles who fled the country.
Brought back to Germany: The term was brought back into common usage in Germany after World War II and is now the most common way to refer to the party and its ideology.
Self-description
National Socialists: The members of the National Socialist party referred to themselves as "National Socialists".
NSDAP: The official name of the party, Nationalsozialistischer Deutscher Arbeiterpartei (NSDAP), also means National Socialist German Workers' Party.