lebensraum

le·bens·raum  (lbns-roum)

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.

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[German : Lebens, genitive sing. of Leben, life (from Middle High German, from Old High German lebn; see leip- in Indo-European roots) + Raum, space (from Middle High German roum, from Old High German rm; see reu- in Indo-European roots).]

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Lebensraum [lay-benz-rowm]

Noun

territory claimed by a nation or state because it is necessary for survival or growth [German: living space]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

lebensraum - space sought for occupation by a nation whose population is expanding living space elbow room, room, way - space for movement; "room to pass"; "make way for"; "hardly enough elbow room to turn around"