Federal Republic of Germany

noun

1. official name of Germany.
2. (formerly) official name of West Germany.

Federal Republic of Germany

noun

1. the official name of Germany, formerly used to refer to West Germany

Federal Republic of Germany

1. Official name for Germany ; until 1990, the official name for West Germany .

Example Sentences

In 2016, Mr. Weinstein was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, one of the country’s highest honors.

From New York Times

“This is the most extensive seizure of Bitcoins by law enforcement in the Federal Republic of Germany to date,” said Kay Anders, a spokesman for the Saxony state police.

From New York Times

To gain some perspective, imagine the reaction if the postwar Federal Republic of Germany had erected a statue to Heinrich Himmler.

From Salon

“The Youth Alternative is not concerned with debate of matters at hand but a general disparagement of the democratic system of the Federal Republic of Germany,” it said.

From New York Times

Distinct from Neo-Nazis, these Reichsbuerger — estimated to number in the tens of thousands — believe that the Federal Republic of Germany does not actually exist.

From Seattle Times