Teuton

[ toot-n, tyoot-n ]

noun

1. a member of a Germanic people or tribe first mentioned in the 4th century b.c. and supposed to have dwelt in Jutland.
2. a native of Germany or a person of German origin.

adjective

1. Teutonic.

Teuton

/ ˈtjuːtən /

noun

1. a member of an ancient Germanic people from Jutland who migrated to S Gaul in the 2nd century bc : annihilated by a Roman army in 102 bc
2. a member of any people speaking a Germanic language, esp a German

adjective

1. Teutonic

Other Words From

• an·ti-Teu·ton adjective noun
• non-Teu·ton noun adjective
• pro-Teu·ton adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Teuton¹

1720–30; < Latin Teutonī (plural) tribal name < Germanic

Word History and Origins

Origin of Teuton¹

C18: from Latin Teutonī the Teutons, of Germanic origin

Example Sentences

Food, not glory, seems to be the supreme object of the Teuton's ambition.

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But the Teuton left little impression on the alien culture, while Achæan and Celt leavened the whole mass.

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Here, as in other respects, Celt and Teuton show an incompatibility and oppositeness which strongly suggest difference of origin.

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The lofty Gothic spire shot up in the silver moonlight, and towered white and peaceful over fighting Gaul and Teuton.

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A few wreaths of smoke, hanging over the yet distant field, told where Russ and Teuton met in battle array.

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