lebensraum

/ˈleːbnsraʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A concept in Nazi ideology referring to the need for a territory or living space in which a people can live and prosper.

“The policy of seeking lebensraum in Eastern Europe was a major factor in the lead-up to World War II.”

Synonyms

  • living space
  • territory

Antonyms

  • overcrowding
  • shrinking population