deNazify

Denazify is a term referring to the process of removing Nazi influence and ideology from a society, institution, or individual. This concept gained prominence after World War II when the Allied powers occupied Germany and sought to dismantle the Nazi regime's structures and re-educate the population. Denazification efforts included removing former Nazi party members from positions of power, prosecuting war criminals, banning Nazi symbols and propaganda, and reforming educational systems to prevent the resurgence of Nazi ideology. The extent and effectiveness of denazification varied across different zones of occupation and in different countries that had been under Nazi rule. The term is sometimes used more broadly to describe efforts to eliminate extremist or hateful ideologies from public life.