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lebensraum

/lɛbnsraʊm/ noun · British & US
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What does lebensraum mean?

noun

A German term used to describe the policy of territorial expansion and the need for living space, often associated with Nazi ideology. It refers to the idea of a country needing more space for its people to live and expand.

Example

"The concept of lebensraum was used to justify the annexation of neighboring countries during World War II."

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