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Definition
West Germany; the Federal Republic of Germany before its reunification with East Germany in 1990.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical period before 1990 when Germany was divided into two sovereign states. While the official name was the Federal Republic of Germany, West Germany remains the standard way to describe that era in casual conversation. It is almost always paired with its counterpart, East Germany, when discussing history or geopolitical shifts.
Examples
I travelled to West Germany when I was a kid.
Do you know when West Germany and East Germany reunified?
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Common phrases
West German government
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