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Alemanni

|Al-e-man-ni|

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/ˌælɪˈmæn.aɪ/

Germanic tribes

Etymology
Etymology Information

'Alemanni' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Alemanni,' where 'Alem' meant 'all' and 'Manni' meant 'men.'

Historical Evolution

'Alemanni' changed from the Latin word 'Alemanni' and eventually became the modern English word 'Alemanni.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'all men,' referring to a confederation of tribes, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a group of Germanic tribes that lived in the region of present-day southwestern Germany and Switzerland during the early Middle Ages.

The Alemanni were known for their fierce resistance against the Roman Empire.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/17 21:51