Burschenschaft

[ boor-shuhn-shahft ]

noun

, German.

, plural Bur·schen·schaf·ten [boor, -sh, uh, n-shahf-t, uh, n].

1. any of certain associations of students formed to promote patriotism, Christian conduct, and liberal ideas but now primarily social fraternities.

Burschenschaft

/ ˈbʊrʃənʃaft /

noun

1. a students' fraternity, originally one concerned with Christian ideals, patriotism, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of Burschenschaft¹

literally: youth association

Example Sentences

He seems to be assuming a character: unlike the glorious Burschenschaft of Germany, he has no character of his own.

From Project Gutenberg

For poorer students there is a cheaper form of union, called a Burschenschaft.

From Project Gutenberg

In politics he was a strong Liberal and Unionist, and did much to inspire the organization of the Burschenschaft.

From Project Gutenberg

If he be a middle-class young man, he enrols himself in a Burschenschaft, or a Landsmannschaft, which is a little cheaper.

From Project Gutenberg

The Burschenschaft was pronounced a treasonable association; its members were punished by imprisonment or exile.

From Project Gutenberg