half-swastika

English

This English term is a hot word. Its inclusion on Wiktionary is provisional.

The Z symbol used by the Russian military.

Etymology

Calque of Russian полусвастика (polusvastika).

Noun

half-swastika (plural half-swastikas)

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

   Synonym: zwastika

Translations

symbol used by Russian nationalists

• Hindi: ज़्वास्तिक (zvāstik​)
• Russian: полусвастика (ru) (polusvastika)