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German means relating to the culture of Germany. (adjective)

An example of German used as an adjective is German food, such as weiner schnitzel.

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

closely related: now chiefly in compounds, meaning

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

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
1. a complicated dance for many couples in which partners are changed often
2. a party at which the german is danced

adjective

of Germany or its people, language, or culture

See german in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(jûrˈmən)

noun

An intricate dance for many couples.
A party for dancing at which this dance is featured.

(jûrˈmən)

adjective

Having the same parents or the same grandparents on either the mother's or the father's side. Often used in combination: a cousin-german; a brother-german.

(jûrˈmən)

adjective

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Germany or its people.
Of or relating to the German language.

noun

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.

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