Reich /ɹaɪx/ noun3 •A German empire, kingdom or nation; its territory or government. •The Third Reich; Nazi Germany.Obviously, Schmitt envisaged Nazi Germany as the Reich at the heart of the European great space, which he sought to shield from Anglo-American interference. — 2026 •(disapproving) Any empire, especially one that is imperialist, tyrannical, and/or racist.Frere, obviously keen to start the thousand-year civilizing mission of the British Reich as soon as possible, invited Cetshwayo to a meeting in December 1878. — 2000