noun
Reich
rykh
noun
1
A German empire, kingdom, or state, especially Nazi Germany (the Third Reich).
"The film is set in Berlin during the final days of the Reich."
2
By extension, any harshly authoritarian or oppressive regime.
"Critics mockingly called the strict new office rules "the boss's little reich.""
How to Use Reich
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGerman for "empire" or "state" — in English almost always used to refer to Nazi Germany.
When to use it
Outside historical contexts, using this word to describe something else is usually a pointed, critical exaggeration.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from German Reich, "empire, realm."