Reichsrat

German (Berlin)

proper noun
Definitions
  • (historical) The upper house of the parliaments of the Austrian Empire, the Kingdom of Bavaria, and Weimar Weimar Germany.
  • (historical) The members of these houses; such 'senators' or 'lords' in similar positions.

Etymology

Affix from German Reich (empire, realm, Empire) + German Rat (council, councillor, advice, councilor).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Rat

Gloss

council, councillor, advice, councilor

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