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Germanism
/ ˈdʒɜːməˌnɪzəm /
noun
- a word or idiom borrowed from or modelled on German
- a German custom, trait, practice, etc
- attachment to or high regard for German customs, institutions, etc
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Other Words From
- an·ti-Ger·man·ism noun
- pro-Ger·man·ism noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Germanism1
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Example Sentences
The father of Anglo-Germanism was very fond of inveighing against Luther.
But this was only the commencement of the reign of imbecility and Germanism.
Germanism, with its ideal of force, is contrasted with the ideal of Greek and Christian culture and philosophy.
Germany was quick to respond with Pan Germanism, that is, to bring all German-speaking nations under one scepter.
The Germanism of the regiment might altogether evaporate in the East, but could not possibly increase.
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