Spengler

American  

[speng-gler, shpeng-gluhr] / ˈspɛŋ glər, ˈʃpɛŋ glər /

noun

1. Oswald 1880–1936, German philosopher.

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Spengler British  

/ ˈʃpɛŋlər, ˈspɛŋlə /

noun

1. Oswald (ˈɔsvalt). 1880–1936, German philosopher of history, noted for The Decline of the West (1918–22), which argues that civilizations go through natural cycles of growth and decay

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Other Word Forms

• Spenglerian noun

Example Sentences

Michael Spengler, 38, was attacked Monday around 10:30 a.m. at Salinas Valley State Prison by Miguel Espino, 31, who allegedly used an “inmate-manufactured weapon,” according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

From Los Angeles Times

It may be a new generation of Ghostbusters, but the family of the late Egon Spengler finds itself back in New York, in that familiar firehouse headquarters, after “Afterlife’s” jaunt to Oklahoma.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s one thing to go to Channel One or Spengler,” he said, “but it’s a whole other kettle of fish when you may have a chance to go to the Olympics.”

From New York Times

Spengler, who calls Austin home but is temporarily stationed in Biloxi, Miss., discovered the service while she searched for an outside-the-box anniversary activity.

From Washington Post

Spengler, who calls Austin, Texas, home but is temporarily stationed in Biloxi, Miss., discovered the service while she searched for an outside-the-box anniversary activity.

From Seattle Times