Germanism
Origin of Germanism
1Other words from Germanism
- an·ti-Ger·man·ism, noun
- pro-Ger·man·ism, noun
Words Nearby Germanism
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How to use Germanism in a sentence
The father of Anglo-Germanism was very fond of inveighing against Luther.
The Romany Rye | George BorrowBut 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.
The Psychology of Nations | G.E. PartridgeGermany was quick to respond with Pan Germanism, that is, to bring all German-speaking nations under one scepter.
The Story of Russia | R. Van Bergen, M.A.The Germanism of the regiment might altogether evaporate in the East, but could not possibly increase.
The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey--Vol. 1 | Thomas de Quincey
British Dictionary definitions for Germanism
/ (ˈdʒɜːməˌnɪzəm) /
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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