n. 1. Additional territory deemed necessary to a nation, especially Nazi Germany, for its continued existence or economic well-being. 2. Adequate space in which to live, develop, or function. [German : Lebens, genitive sing. of Leben, life (from Middle High German, from Old High German lebēn; see leip- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots) + Raum, space (from Middle High German roum, from Old High German rūm; see reuə- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] |
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