Germans
|Ger-mans|
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/ˈdʒɜrmənz/
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/ˈdʒɜːmənz/
(German)
Relating to Germany
Etymology
Etymology Information
'German' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Germanus', where 'Germani' referred to a group of tribes in ancient Europe.
Historical Evolution
'Germanus' transformed into the Old High German word 'diutisc', and eventually became the modern English word 'German'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific group of tribes, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person from Germany'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people from Germany or of German descent.
The Germans are known for their engineering skills.
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Last updated: 2025/07/05 04:05