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Hohenzollern Empire

Noun

1. The Hohenzollern Empire refers to the period from 1871 to 1918 when the German Empire was ruled by the House of Hohenzollern, a German noble dynasty. It was a time of significant industrialization, military expansion, and modernization in Germany.

Example sentence: The Hohenzollern Empire played a major role in shaping the course of European history during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Adjective

1. Pertaining to or associated with the Hohenzollern Empire.

Example sentence: The Hohenzollern Empire's architectural style is still evident in some of the grand buildings found in Berlin.

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Local Usage

1. In certain regions of Germany, "Hohenzollern Empire" is used colloquially to refer to a time of prosperity and growth.

Example sentence: Our hometown experienced a mini Hohenzollern Empire during the economic boom of the 1990s.

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