reich

• Sustantivo propio que se refiere al Estado o imperio alemán, usado históricamente para designar la nación o los territorios alemanes, especialmente el Tercer Reich.

A proper noun referring to the German state or empire, historically used to denote the German nation or realm.

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1. B2formalpolitical

   A historical term for the German state or empire, particularly used for the First Reich (Holy Roman Empire), Second Reich (German Empire), and Third Reich (Nazi Germany).

   Reich (estado o imperio alemán)

   • The Third Reich collapsed in 1945 after World War II.
   • Historians often study the political structure of the First Reich.
   • The term 'Reich' is now rarely used due to its historical associations.

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2. Wilhelm ReichC1formalscientific

   An Austrian-born psychoanalyst who lived in the United States; known for advocating sexual freedom and his controversial theories about cosmic energy (orgone) that could be concentrated in a human being.

   Wilhelm Reich

   • Wilhelm Reich's theories on orgone energy were highly controversial.
   • Reich's work influenced the sexual revolution of the 1960s.
   • Many of Reich's later ideas were rejected by mainstream science.

3. Steve ReichC1formalart

   An American composer, born in 1936, known for his pioneering work in minimalist music.

   Steve Reich, compositor

   • Steve Reich's composition 'Music for 18 Musicians' is a masterpiece of minimalism.
   • Reich's use of phasing techniques influenced many contemporary composers.
   • The concert featured works by Steve Reich and other minimalist artists.