What was the official name of Hitler's government in Germany?

The official name of Hitler's government in Germany was the Third Reich. This term refers to the regime established by Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi Party) from 1933 to 1945. The term itself translates to "Third Empire" and represents the idea that this regime was the third iteration of significant German governance, following the Holy Roman Empire and the German Empire (which existed from 1871 until 1918).

The use of the term Third Reich was strategic for the Nazis, signifying a sense of continuity and legitimacy from Germany's past while also emphasizing their vision of a future ruled by their ideology. This period was marked by the totalitarian control of the state, along with aggressive expansionist policies, leading to World War II and the horrors of the Holocaust.

The other terms do not accurately represent Hitler's government during the regime. The German Empire refers to the period from 1871 to 1918 prior to the establishment of the Weimar Republic, which was the democratic government post-World War I before Hitler's rise to power. While the term Nazi State captures the essence of Hitler’s regime, it was not the official name used by the government itself. Therefore, the term Third Reich best