Junkerism

American  

[yoong-kuh-riz-uhm] / ˈyʊŋ 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

Example Sentences

The fall of von Bethmann-Hollweg was a triumph of kitchen intrigue and of Junkerism.

From My Four Years in Germany by Gerard, James W. (James Watson)

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

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

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

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 Beers, Henry A. (Henry Augustin)

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