Third Reich

English

Etymology

Partial calque of German Drittes Reich (literally “third empire, third realm”).

Proper noun

Third Reich

  1. (historical) Synonym of Nazi Germany.

Usage notes
  • Reich in German does not have all of the same connotations as empire does in English. Notably, it does not imply the existence of a monarchy.

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