First Known Use: 14th century
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1german
adjective ger·man \ˈjər-mən\
Definition of GERMAN
: having the same parents or the same grandparents on either the maternal or paternal side —usually used after the noun which it modifies and joined to it by a hyphen <brother-german> <cousin-german>
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Origin of GERMAN
Middle English germain, from Anglo-French, from Latin germanus having the same parents, from germen
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2german
noun
Definition of GERMAN
obsolete : a near relative
First Known Use of GERMAN
15th century
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1German
noun Ger·man \ˈjər-mən\
: a person born, raised, or living in Germany : a person whose family is from Germany
: the language of Germany that is also spoken in Austria, parts of Switzerland, and other places
Full Definition of GERMAN
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: a member of any of the Germanic peoples inhabiting western Europe in Roman times
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a : a native or inhabitant of Germany b : a person of German descent c : one whose native language is German and who is a native of a country other than Germany
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a : the Germanic language spoken mainly in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland b : the literary and official language of Germany
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often not capitalized a : a dance consisting of intricate figures that are improvised and intermingled with waltzes b chiefly Midland : a dancing party; specifically : one at which the german is danced
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Origin of GERMAN
Middle English, from Medieval Latin Germanus, from Latin
First Known Use: 14th century
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2German
adjective
Definition of GERMAN
First Known Use of GERMAN
15th century
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GERMAN Defined for Kids
1German
noun Ger·man \ˈjər-mən\
Definition of GERMAN for Kids
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: a person born or living in Germany
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: the language spoken mainly in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland
2German
adjective
Definition of GERMAN for Kids
: of or relating to Germany, the Germans, or the German language
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