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Alemanni

or Al·a·man·ni

[ al-uh-man-ahy ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)
  1. a confederation of Germanic tribes, first recorded in the 3rd century a.d., that settled in the area between the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers, and made harassing attacks against the Roman Empire.


Alemanni

/ ˌæləˈmɑːnɪ /

noun

  1. a West Germanic people who settled in the 4th century ad between the Rhine, the Main, and the Danube
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Alemanni1

First recorded in 1700–10; from Latin, of Germanic origin; cognate with Gothic alamans “totality of humankind,” equivalent to ala- + mann- ; all, man. almighty
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Alemanni1

C18: from Latin, of Germanic origin; related to Gothic alamans a totality of people
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Example Sentences

Within a few years after his death, it was overthrown by the Alemanni.

Julian is successful against the Alemanni and Franks in Gaul.

Gaul is invaded by the Alemanni; they are repulsed by Gratian.

He leads the first attack of the Romans against the Alemanni.

The Alemanni who had invaded Italy are overwhelmed by Aurelian.

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