brownshirt
brownshirt — noun
1. a member of a Nazi group, especially one who used threats or violence against po
a member of a Nazi group, especially one who used threats or violence against political opponents.
Brownshirts shouted outside the union hall before the evening meeting began.
Brownshirts + political meeting context
A brownshirt pushed past the police line and tore down the poster.
a brownshirt + violent action
Neighbors hid indoors when the brownshirts marched through the market square.
One brownshirt stood at the door and checked every visitor's papers.
- Nazi
broader term; brownshirt often suggests a street-level enforcer or rally guard
- storm trooper
historical label for the same Nazi paramilitary force
文法句型
a brownshirt
brownshirts + march/attack/guard
用法筆記
Usually appears in historical discussion of Nazi Germany. Often refers to members who marched, guarded meetings, or attacked political opponents.