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Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ɪxstaɡ] (IPA)

The Reichstag is a German word that refers to the legislative body of the German government. There are several synonyms for the word Reichstag, including Bundestag, which refers to the current legislative body in Germany. Another synonym is the German Landtag, which refers to the regional assemblies of the German states. The term 'Reichstag' was used during the Nazi regime in Germany, so some Germans may also use the term 'Deutscher Bundestag' to refer to their legislative body. Additionally, the word 'Parlament' or 'Deutsches Parlament' can be used interchangeably with Reichstag to refer to the German legislature.
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Usage examples for Reichstag

I was compelled to resort to a dissolution, and I look forward to the acceptance of the Bills by the new Reichstag.
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann
In contemplation of the future contingencies of our national policy, let us contrast our own projected naval force with that now recommended to the German Reichstag by the Budget Committee, despite the many prophecies that the Emperor could not obtain his desired navy.
"Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles"
Alfred T. Mahan
As to the artisans, they may, as I have said, have largely belonged to the Socialist party-with its poll of four million votes in the last election-and in the words of Herr Haase in the Reichstag just before the war, they may have wished to hold themselves apart from "this cursed Imperialist policy"; but when the war actually arrived, and the fever, and the threat of Russia, and the fury of conscription, they perforce had to give way and join in.
"The Healing of Nations and the Hidden Sources of Their Strife"
Edward Carpenter

Famous quotes with Reichstag

  • Now, to describe the process of the Wrapped Reichstag, which went from 1971 to '95, there is an entire book about that, because each one of our projects has its own book. The book is not an art book, meaning it's not written by an art historian.
    Christo
  • If there's another 9/11 or a major war in the Middle-East involving a U.S. attack on Iran, I have no doubt that there will be, the day after or within days an equivalent of a Reichstag fire decree that will involve massive detentions in this country.
    Daniel Ellsberg
  • In 1930 I became a member of the Reichstag.
    Hans Frank
  • It was also my idea that the advisory committees of the Academy should replace the legal committees of the German Reichstag, which was gradually fading into the background in the Reich.
    Hans Frank
  • I was lucky because on the morning after the burning of the Reichstag I left my home very early to catch a train to Berlin for the conference of our student organization and that is the only reason why I escaped arrest.
    Klaus Fuchs

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