master race

noun

a people or nation, as the Germans during the Nazi period, whose members consider themselves genetically superior to all others and therefore justified in conquering and ruling them.

Origin of master race

First recorded in 1925–30

Words nearby master race

master of the revels, master of the rolls, master plan, master point, master policy, master race, master sergeant, master warrant officer, master workman, master's degree, master's test

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British Dictionary definitions for master race

master race

noun

a race, nation, or group, such as the Germans or Nazis as viewed by Hitler, believed to be superior to other races German name: Herrenvolk

Cultural definitions for master race

master race

The expression used by the Nazis in Germany for the race they wanted to create — a pure race of white people suited to rule the world. Extermination was the Nazis' main tool for making the Germans pure. (See Holocaust.)