aryanism

ˈærɪənɪzəm

Definitions

1. noun

A racist and white supremacist ideology that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Europe, particularly in Germany, based on the ideas of Friedrich Nietzsche and the concept of the Übermensch.

“The study of history revealed the dark roots of aryanism and its impact on the world during World War II.”

Synonyms

  • racism
  • white supremacy

Antonyms

  • humanism
  • multiculturalism