noun
swastika
SWAH-stih-kuh/ˈswɑːstɪkə/
A cross with each arm bent at a right angle.
The museum displays a Nazi flag with a swastika.
Etymology
Sanskrit svastika means “being fortunate”: the bent-armed cross was an ancient cosmic or religious symbol thought to bring good luck. Its name reflects that significance rather than its shape.
In context
The obvious alternative would have been the swastika
More examples
- Each arm of the swastika bends at a right angle.
- In Hindu tradition, the swastika often represents good fortune.
- The textbook explains how the Nazis adopted the swastika.
Forms
swastika · swastikas