Teutonic
Americanadjective
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characteristic of or relating to the German people
Teutonic thoroughness
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of or relating to the ancient Teutons
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(not used in linguistics) of or relating to the Germanic languages
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Origin of Teutonic
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Probably of Teutonic origin, the word first appeared in Middle English in the early 13th century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
“Homeland isn’t really an American word; it’s not something we used to say or say now. It has a vaguely Teutonic ring — We must help ze Fuehrer protect ze Homeland!”
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
The items reportedly also include documents from the Teutonic Order -- a Catholic brotherhood of crusading knights active in the Middle Ages.
From Barron's ● Nov. 30, 2025
The eastern Baltic was one of the last corners of Europe to adopt writing and Christianity, Shiroukhov notes, converting at sword-point in the 1200s as part of a “northern Crusade” by Teutonic knights from Germany.
From Science Magazine ● May 16, 2024
Stephen Kellner, with his long legs and Teutonic jumping strength, was an excellent fire jumper.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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