With the exception of the Nazi-era "Gauliga", the term "Oberliga" (equivalent to "Premier League" in English) was used prior to the formation of the Bundesliga in 1963 for first-division leagues in Germany. Between 1978–94 the term "Amateuroberliga" was used for third-tier leagues, which were then the highest level of amateur play in the country. The current usage of the designation Oberliga was introduced in 1994. In East Germany a separate league structure was in place from 1948–1990 and the top flight division there was known as the "DDR-Oberliga".