Junkerdom

[ yoong-ker-duhm ]

noun

1. the Junkers Junkers as a group.
2. (sometimes lowercase) the condition or character of a Junker.
3. (sometimes lowercase) the spirit or policy of the Junkers; Junkers; Junkerism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Junkerdom¹

First recorded in 1865–70; Junker + -dom

Example Sentences

We need scarcely say the Prussian army has been the tool of Junkerdom and reaction ever since.

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What will be the quality of the monarch and court and junkerdom that will face this awaking new Germany?

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It serves at home and abroad the interests of Junkerdom, capitalism, and militarism.

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As such it not infrequently deteriorates into the idle sound and fury of Junkerdom, Chauvinism and Jingoism.

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