Definition of Anschluss in English:
Anschluss
proper nounˈanʃlʊsˈɑnˌʃlus
The annexation of Austria by Germany in 1938. Hitler had forced the resignation of the Austrian Chancellor by demanding that he admit Nazis into his cabinet. The new Chancellor, a pro-Nazi, invited German troops to enter the country on the pretext of restoring law and order.
Origin
German, from anschliessen 'to join'.
Definition of Anschluss in US English:
Anschluss
proper nounˈänˌSHlo͞osˈɑnˌʃlus
The annexation of Austria by Germany in 1938. Hitler had forced the resignation of the Austrian Chancellor by demanding that he admit Nazis into his cabinet. The new Chancellor, a pro-Nazi, invited German troops to enter the country on the pretext of restoring law and order.
Origin
German, from anschliessen ‘to join’.