Reich
Germanic imperial state
Reich is a German surname borne by several notable figures, including psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich and composer Steve Reich.
When capitalized in historical contexts, it functions identically to the lowercase form, referring to a German empire or realm: the Third Reich. (Lowercase reich is the German word for empire.)
empire
Relating to supreme rule
- dominionAuthority to rule
- expansionIncrease in scope
- annexationAbsorbing territory into jurisdiction
- territoryLand under jurisdiction
conquest · hegemony · sovereignty · dynasty · throne · crown · kaiser
historical
Ultranationalist dictatorial political system
- totalitarianismState controls everything absolutely
- propagandaBiased information for influence
- nationalismDevotion to one's country
- militarismPro-force national policy
german
Patterned crusty roll
- autobahnGerman expressway system
- unificationMerging into one entity
- reunificationRestoring divided unity
- chancellorSenior administrative official
surname
Aesthetic of reduction
- psychoanalystUnconscious mind specialist
- composerCreator of musical works
imperial
Relating to supreme rule
- dominionAuthority to rule
- expansionIncrease in scope
- annexationAbsorbing territory into jurisdiction
territory · conquest · hegemony · sovereignty · dynasty · throne · crown · kaiser
fascism
Ultranationalist dictatorial political system
- totalitarianismState controls everything absolutely
- propagandaBiased information for influence
- nationalismDevotion to one's country
kaiser
Patterned crusty roll
- autobahnGerman expressway system
- unificationMerging into one entity
- reunificationRestoring divided unity
minimalism
Aesthetic of reduction
- psychoanalystUnconscious mind specialist
- composerCreator of musical works
- ComposersBach, Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, Haydn
- World War IIAllies, Nazi, Hitler, Axis, D-Day
- German HistoryNazi, Prussia, Saxony, Reichstag, Napoleonic Wars
- Nazi GermanyAdolf Hitler, Hitler, Nazi, Nazis, Nazi Party
- Austrian ThinkersFreud, Wittgenstein, Popper, Godel, Steiner
- Modern ClassicalStravinsky, Schoenberg, Bartok, Shostakovich, Prokofiev
- reign of terrorPeriod of violent oppression
- reign supremeHold uncontested power
- Third ReichHitler's totalitarian German state
- brief reignLimited time in power
- free reignUnrestricted control or freedom
- Wilhelm ReichPsychoanalyst, orgone energy proponent