Half-swastika

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The Z letter used by Russian nationalists, usually to support Vladimir Putin or the Russian invasion of Ukraine. derogatory

    "Often this half-swastika is painted orange and black like St. George Ribbon, which is a symbol of the Great Victory – and it is everything you need to know about the power of propaganda that’s been poured into Russian ears for more than a decade."

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zwastika

Example

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"Often this half-swastika is painted orange and black like St. George Ribbon, which is a symbol of the Great Victory – and it is everything you need to know about the power of propaganda that’s been poured into Russian ears for more than a decade."

Etymology

Calque of Russian полусвастика (polusvastika).

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