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The central body or umbrella organization that represents the interests of a particular community or group. In Germany, the term is often used for the representatives of religious or ethnic minorities.
Der Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland äußerte sich zu den politischen Ereignissen.
The Central Council of Jews in Germany commented on the political events.
central council
A higher-level, central body that coordinates and leads various subordinate councils or organizations.
Im Zentralrat der Gewerkschaften wurde ein neuer Vorsitzender gewählt.
A new chairman was elected in the central council of the trade unions.
'Zentralrat' (central council) is a compound noun made from the adjective 'zentral' (central) and the noun 'der Rat' (council). So it literally describes a central council or a central body.
Der Zentralrat hat eine neue Empfehlung ausgesprochen.
The central council issued a new recommendation.
To specify which group is being represented, a genitive attribute usually follows. So the structure is: 'der Zentralrat' (the central council) + genitive (e.g. 'der Muslime' (of the Muslims), 'der Sinti und Roma' (of the Sinti and Roma)).
Die Forderungen des Zentralrats der Bauern wurden diskutiert.
The demands of the central council of farmers were discussed.
In Germany, the term is often used for the umbrella organizations of certain religious communities. Well-known examples are the 'Zentralrat der Juden' (Central Council of Jews) and the 'Zentralrat der Muslime' (Central Council of Muslims).
Der Präsident des Zentralrats der Juden gab ein Interview.
The president of the Central Council of Jews gave an interview.
umbrella organization
Dachverband and Zentralrat can both refer to a higher-level organization representing interests. A Dachverband brings together several clubs, associations, or groups under one organizational structure. A Zentralrat, by contrast, is primarily a central body or central representative organization for a particular community.
Der Zentralrat vertritt die Interessen der Gemeinschaft gegenüber der Stadt.
The central council represents the community's interests to the city.
Der Dachverband von fünf Vereinen vertritt ihre gemeinsamen Interessen gegenüber der Stadt.
The umbrella organization of five clubs represents their shared interests to the city.
