noun

die Bundesrepublik, -en

federal republic · Federal Republic

Ein Land, das aus mehreren Regionen besteht und von den Menschen demokratisch gewählt wird.

The German word "Bundesrepublik" is a compound noun that means "Federal Republic." It is made up of "Bund" (federal or union) and "Republik" (republic). The term is commonly used as part of the official name for Germany, officially known as "Bundesrepublik Deutschland" (Federal Republic of Germany).

Similar terms in other contexts include "Föderation" (federation) and "Staat" (state), but "Bundesrepublik" specifically emphasizes the federal structure of the government, where power is divided between the national and state (Länder) levels. This distinction is important, as it reflects the governing principles and political organization of the country.

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Examples

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland liegt in Mitteleuropa.noun

The Federal Republic of Germany is located in Central Europe.

In der Bundesrepublik gibt es viele schöne Städte.noun

In the Federal Republic there are many beautiful cities.

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