Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

second-reich

Noun

/ˈsɛk.ənd raɪk/

Definition

The term used to refer to the German Empire from 1871 to 1918, which followed the unification of Germany.

Examples

The Second Reich was characterized by industrial expansion and military power.
During the Second Reich, Germany saw the rise of a nationalistic sentiment that influenced European politics.

Meaning

Specifically denotes the period in German history marked by the establishment of a unified German state under the Prussian monarchy, leading up to World War I.