gemeinschaft

American  

[guh-mahyn-shahft] / gəˈmaɪnˌʃɑft /

noun

(often initial capital letter)

plural

gemeinschaften

1. an association of individuals having sentiments, tastes, and attitudes in common; fellowship.

2. Sociology. a society or group characterized chiefly by a strong sense of common identity, close personal relationships, and an attachment to traditional and sentimental concerns.

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gemeinschaft British  

/ ɡəˈmainʃaft /

noun

1. (often capital) a social group united by common beliefs, family ties, etc Compare gesellschaft

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Etymology

Origin of gemeinschaft

1935–40; < German: community, equivalent to gemein common + -schaft -ship

Compare meaning

How does gemeinschaft compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• gemeinschaft vs. gesellschaft

Example Sentences

Kähler, L. A.—Supranaturalismus und Rationalismus in ihrem gemeinschaft.

From History of Rationalism Embracing a Survey of the Present State of Protestant Theology by Hurst, J. F. (John Fletcher)