junker
1 Americannoun
noun
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a member of a class of aristocratic landholders, especially in East Prussia, strongly devoted to militarism and authoritarianism, from among whom the German military forces recruited a large number of its officers.
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a young German, especially Prussian, nobleman.
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a German official or military officer who is narrow-minded, haughty, and overbearing.
noun
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history any of the aristocratic landowners of Prussia who were devoted to maintaining their identity and extensive social and political privileges
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an arrogant, narrow-minded, and tyrannical German army officer or official
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(formerly) a young German nobleman
Other Word Forms
- Junkerdom noun
- Junkerism noun
Etymology
Origin of junker1
1880–85, for an earlier sense; junk 1 + -er 1
Origin of Junker1
1545–55; < German; Old High German junchērro, equivalent to junc young + hērro Herr
Example Sentences
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Receiver Jack Junker was Fahey’s favorite target on Thursday, catching 10 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns.
From Los Angeles Times
After the Eagles took a 3-0 lead on the last play of the first half, the Diablos’ Luke Fahey connects with Jack Junker on a 33-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter.
From Los Angeles Times
In an opening game that resembled a Southern Section Division 1 playoff game with all the talent, intensity and coaching excellence on display, Mission Viejo placed its trust in perhaps the best quarterback in Southern California, Ohio State commit Luke Fahey, who delivered a 33-yard touchdown pass to Jack Junker late in the third quarter to wipe away a 3-0 deficit.
From Los Angeles Times
Junker used to play at Santa Margarita.
From Los Angeles Times
Junker used to play at Santa Margarita. 7-3 Mission Viejo with 1:31 left in third.
From Los Angeles Times
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