herrenvolk
/ˈhɛrənˌfoʊlk/
noun
- A group of people who consider themselves superior to others, especially in a racial or national context.
- Some historical regimes have used the concept of a herrenvolk to oppress minority groups.
- The dictator promoted the idea of a herrenvolk to justify his aggressive policies.
- The novel explores how a society can become corrupted by the belief in a herrenvolk.
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