Junkerism

American  

[yoong-kuh-riz-uhm] / ˈjʊŋ kəˌrɪz əm /

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. the spirit or policy of the Junkers.

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Etymology

Origin of Junkerism

First recorded in 1865–70; Junker + -ism

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Example Sentences

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Junkerism

Junkerism is the final expression of reaction, organized to the highest efficiency.

From An essay on the American contribution and the democratic idea by Winston Churchill

It is the spirit which inspired this boastful and arrogant speech, which has so powerfully stimulated Prussian Junkerism, to which I wish to refer.

From The Evidence in the Case A Discussion of the Moral Responsibility for the War of 1914, as Disclosed by the Diplomatic Records of England, Germany, Russia by James M. (James Montgomery) Beck

I see the people of England united in a fierce detestation and defiance of the views and acts of Prussian Junkerism.

From New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index by Various

At the beginning, indeed, French romanticism exhibited something analogous to the Toryism of Scott, and the reactionary Junkerism and neo-Catholicism of the Schlegels.

From A History of English Romanticism in the Nineteenth Century by Henry A. (Henry Augustin) Beers

That their traffic in mere words disables some literary men from comprehending facts is shown by Mr. Shaw's play upon the word "Junkerism."

From New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index by Various

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