Definitions

1. noun

A member of the paramilitary wing of the Nazi Party in Germany before World War II, known for their brown uniforms.

“The historian wrote extensively about the role of the brownshirts in the rise of the Nazi regime.”

2. noun

A person who engages in or supports violent or intimidating behavior, especially as a means of suppressing opposition or dissent.

“The politician was accused of being a brownshirt for her role in intimidating critics of her policies.”

3. noun

A derogatory term for a right-wing extremist or a member of an extreme right-wing group.

“The activist was called a brownshirt by her opponents for her views on immigration.”

4. adjective

Relating to or resembling the brownshirts, especially in being violent or intimidating.

“The brownshirt tactics used by the protesters were widely condemned by human rights groups.”