Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

west germany

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.75 in modern English

Syllables
west- ger-many
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Collectively, the British-, French-, and American-occupied zones of Germany, distinguished from the Soviet-occupied zone.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From informal use describing the British-, French-, and American-occupied zones of Germany following World War II, under influence from existing German Westdeutschland and Westdeutscher used to describe those areas of German-speaking Europe since the 17th and 18th centuries.

Phrases

Frequently Paired Words

Synonyms

Federal Republic of Germany Free Germany West German State

Questions

What does west germany mean?
A former country in Central Europe, distinguished from the German Democratic Republic, commonly known as East Germany. Official name: Federal Republic of Germany.
Where does west germany come from?
From informal use describing the British-, French-, and American-occupied zones of Germany following World War II, under influence from existing German Westdeutschland and Westdeutscher used to describe those areas of German-speaking Europe since the 17th and 18th centuries.

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