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Zollverein

[ tsawl-fer-ahyn; English tsawl-fuh-rahyn ]

noun

  1. (in the 19th century) a union of German states for the maintenance of a uniform tariff on imports from other countries, and of free trading among themselves.
  2. any similar union or arrangement between a number of states; customs union.


Zollverein

/ ˈtsɔlfɛrˌain /

noun

  1. the customs union of German states organized in the early 1830s under Prussian auspices
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Zollverein1

1835–45; < German, equivalent to Zoll custom, duty, tariff + Verein union
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Zollverein1

C19: from Zoll tax, toll ² + Verein union
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Example Sentences

Even in the earlier stages of its development the Zollverein had a marked effect on the condition of the country.

At the same time Austria joined the German Zollverein for twelve years.

The object of the Zollverein was to obtain a uniform rate of customs duties all over Germany.

The unification of the German customs tariff began in 1834 with the Steuerverein and the Zollverein.

Heligoland is outside the Zollverein—practically a foreign country.

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