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Junkerism

[ yoong-kuh-riz-uhm ]

/ ˈyʊŋ kəˌrɪz əm /

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noun (sometimes lowercase)

the spirit or policy of the Junkers.

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Origin of Junkerism

First recorded in 1865–70; Junker + -ism

Words nearby Junkerism

junk bonds, junk call, junk DNA, junker, Junkerdom, Junkerism, Junkers, junket, junketeer, junk food, junkie

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How to use Junkerism in a sentence

They could guess that Kaiserism was dead and gone and Junkerism down and out.
The New Germany|George Young
This would mean a restoration of Junkerism and Prussianism, but not of Kaiserism.
The New Germany|George Young
I see the people of England united in a fierce detestation and defiance of the views and acts of Prussian Junkerism.
New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1|Various
Junkerism is the final expression of reaction, organized to the highest efficiency.
An Essay On The American Contribution And The Democratic Idea|Winston Churchill

It must have been a really amusing show that young sprig of Junkerism put up.
To Kiel in the 'Hercules'|Lewis R. Freeman