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Hitler

Definition

Adolf Hitler was a German politician and leader of Nazi Germany from 1934-1945 who initiated World War II with his aggressive foreign policies and expansionist ideology.

Analogy

Imagine if your school principal suddenly decided that only students with blue eyes could use certain facilities or participate in certain activities. That's somewhat how Hitler operated – he propagated Aryan supremacy and persecuted those who didn't fit into his ideal image.

Related terms

Fascism: A political philosophy characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, as well as strong regimentation of society and economy which came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe - it’s like having a strict teacher who doesn’t allow any talking or deviation from the rules.

Holocaust: The systematic, state-sponsored genocide of six million Jews by Nazi Germany and its collaborators during World War II - it's like a wildfire that destroys everything in its path, but intentionally set and targeted.

Propaganda: Information, especially biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view - it’s like an advertisement that only shows you the good parts of a product while hiding all the flaws.