der Freistaat
Translation
free state, republic
Examples
Bayern ist ein Freistaat in Deutschland.
Bavaria is a free state in Germany.
Die Verfassung des Freistaates ist demokratisch.
The constitution of the free state is democratic.
Grammar Patterns
((of the)) free state The constitution of the free state is democratic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Republik (republic); Antonyms: Monarchie (monarchy), Diktatur (dictatorship)
Etymology
Composed of 'frei' (free) and 'Staat' (state). It literally means 'free state'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'state' that is 'free' from a monarch, hence a republic. This term is used for Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia.