Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reich

Noun
/raɪk/
Definition
A German word meaning ‘realm’ or ’empire’.
Examples
  • The Third Reich was the regime under Adolf Hitler.
  • In history, the Holy Roman Reich encompassed a vast area of Central Europe.
Meaning
It refers primarily to a domain or territory ruled by a sovereign authority, particularly in historical contexts associated with Germany.
Synonyms
  • empire
  • realm
  • domain