german
The definition of German is relating to the culture of Germany.
(adjective)An example of German used as an adjective is German food, such as weiner schnitzel.
The definition of a German is a person from Germany, a person who has ancestors from Germany, or any of the West Germanic languages.
(noun)- An example of a German is Heidi Klum.
- An example of German is standard High German.
See german in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
- having the same parents: a brother-german
- having the same grandparents on either the father's side or the mother's: a cousin-german is a first cousin
Origin: ME germain, german < OFr germain < L germanus, akin to germen, a sprout, germ
noun
- a person born or living in Germany
- the West Germanic language spoken chiefly in Germany, Austria, and certain parts of Switzerland, technically called New High German
- a complicated dance for many couples in which partners are changed often
- a party at which the german is danced
Origin: ME (only in pl.) < ML Germanus < L, prob. < Celt
adjective
See german in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- An intricate dance for many couples.
- A party for dancing at which this dance is featured.
Origin:
Origin: Short for German cotillion
.adjective
Origin:
Origin: Middle English germain
Origin: , from Old French
Origin: , from Latin germānus
Origin: , from germen, offshoot; see genə- in Indo-European roots
.adjective
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of Germany or its people.
- Of or relating to the German language.
- a. A native or inhabitant of Germany.b. A person of German ancestry.
- Any of the West Germanic languages and dialects spoken or originating in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, especially standard High German.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English
Origin: , from Latin Germānus
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