Zollverein

[ tsawl-fer-ahyn; English tsawl-fuh-rahyn ]

noun

1. (in the 19th century) a union of German states for the maintenance of a uniform tariff on imports from other countries, and of free trading among themselves.
2. any similar union or arrangement between a number of states; customs union.

Zollverein

/ ˈtsɔlfɛrˌain /

noun

1. the customs union of German states organized in the early 1830s under Prussian auspices

Word History and Origins

Origin of Zollverein¹

1835–45; < German, equivalent to Zoll custom, duty, tariff + Verein union

Word History and Origins

Origin of Zollverein¹

C19: from Zoll tax, toll ² + Verein union

Example Sentences

Even in the earlier stages of its development the Zollverein had a marked effect on the condition of the country.

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At the same time Austria joined the German Zollverein for twelve years.

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The object of the Zollverein was to obtain a uniform rate of customs duties all over Germany.

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The unification of the German customs tariff began in 1834 with the Steuerverein and the Zollverein.

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Heligoland is outside the Zollverein—practically a foreign country.

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