Landwehr

American  

[lahnt-veyr] / ˈlɑntˌveɪr /

noun

1. (in Germany, Austria, etc.) the part of the organized military forces of a nation that has completed a certain amount of compulsory training, and whose continuous service is required only in time of war.

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Etymology

Origin of Landwehr

1805–15; < German, equivalent to Land country, land + Wehr defense; weir

Example Sentences

“What about my rights? What about my comfort zone?” said Landwehr, a Wichita Republican.

From Seattle Times

Directed by Moore on an agile, stylized set by Hugh Landwehr, it’s a pleasurable escape, for a tuneful two-plus hours, into a quasi-cartoon version of old New York, where the virtuous struggle and the villainous thrive.

From New York Times

Beard referred to the yellow star that the Nazi government in Germany forced Jews to wear before and during World War II. Landwehr thanked him for his comments then later said the remarks made during the committee hearing reminded her of comments in a Holocaust documentary suggesting that the Nazis told Germans, “We’ll take you all down a path.”

From Seattle Times

“Especially the older immigrants don’t understand German, some are illiterate, and some are still not aware of the health risks and regulations regarding the pandemic,” Tuerkyilmaz says as she roams through a Turkish market along the Landwehr canal where many had come to pick up fresh vegetables, chicken and bread.

From Seattle Times

House health committee Chair Brenda Landwehr, a Wichita Republican, said counties can limit shots to their residents.

From Washington Times