Germanism — can mean or be confused with either of the following: * a German loan words and expression in English * Pan Germanism * Germanisation * Germanism (linguistics) … Wikipedia
Germanism — Ger man*ism, n. [Cf. F. germanisme.] 1. An idiom of the German language. [1913 Webster] 2. A characteristic of the Germans; a characteristic German mode, doctrine, etc.; rationalism. J. W. Alexander. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Germanism — [jʉr′mən iz΄əm] n. 1. a word, phrase, grammatical construction, or other feature originating in or peculiar to the German language 2. a German custom, belief, etc. 3. fondness for or imitation of German ways … English World dictionary
Germanism — noun Date: 1611 1. a characteristic feature of German occurring in another language 2. partiality for Germany or German customs 3. the practices or objectives characteristic of the Germans … New Collegiate Dictionary
Germanism — /jerr meuh niz euhm/, n. 1. a usage, idiom, or other feature that is characteristic of the German language. 2. a custom, manner, mode of thought, action, etc., that is characteristic of the German people. 3. extreme partiality for or attachment… … Universalium
Germanism — noun a) The religion, culture and customs of the Germanic people (or tribes); b) A word or idiom of the German language (that has been borrowed by another language). See Also … Wiktionary
germanism — Ger·man·ism || dÊ’ÉœËmÉ™nɪzÉ™m n. custom that is exceptional to Germany or its inhabitants; linguistic characteristic of German (particularly a German idiom or other feature that appears in a language other than German); admiration for… … English contemporary dictionary
germanism — ger·man·ism … English syllables
Germanism — Ger•man•ism [[t]ˈdʒɜr məˌnɪz əm[/t]] n. 1) ling. a German usage, idiom, etc., occurring in another language 2) a custom, manner, mode of thought, etc., characteristic of the German people 3) extreme partiality for or attachment to Germany or… … From formal English to slang
Germanism — /ˈdʒɜmənɪzəm/ (say jermuhnizuhm) noun 1. a word or phrase borrowed from German. 2. a custom, practice or behaviour peculiar to the German people. 3. an attachment to German customs, institutions, etc …
