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swastika

Pronunciation: /ˈswɒstɪkə/

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Definition of swastika

noun

  • an ancient symbol in the form of an equal-armed cross with each arm continued at a right angle, used (in clockwise form) as the emblem of the German Nazi party.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Sanskrit svastika, from svasti 'well-being', from su 'good' + asti 'being'

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Definition of swastika in the US English dictionary