Third Reich

== English == === Alternative forms === 3rd Reich === Etymology === Partial calque of German Drittes Reich (literally “third empire, third realm”). The first Reich in this reckoning is the Holy Roman Empire and the second is the German Empire. The Weimar Republic, although officially called Deutsches Reich as well, was rejected by the National Socialists and therefore not counted. === Pronunciation === === Proper noun === the Third Reich (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 implies neither a monarchy nor a totalitarian government. ==== Coordinate terms ==== ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === Third Reich on Wikipedia.Wikipedia