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zwastika en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

From Russian Z + swastika, comparing the Russian nationalist usage of the Z letter to the Nazi German swastika as a symbol of war against Ukraine. See the Russian section on Z for more information.

Meanings

1. (derogatory, neologism, slang) A Z letter used by Russian nationalists, usually to support Vladimir Putin or the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Forms

Synonyms

half-swastika

Translations (4)

fr zwastika (symbol used by Russian nationalists) · cs poloviční hákenkrojc (symbol used by Russian nationalists) · ru полусвастика (symbol used by Russian nationalists) · cs zetko (symbol used by Russian nationalists)

zwastika en · NOUN · etymology 2

Meanings

1. (alt-of, rare) Rare spelling of swastika.
   alt of swastika
   • For quotations using this term, see Citations:zwastika.

Forms