anschluss

/ˈaŋ.ʃlʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A union or joining, especially the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany in 1938.

“The Anschluss marked a turning point in European history, leading to the outbreak of World War II.”

Synonyms

  • merger
  • union

Antonyms

  • secession
  • separation