Teutonic
|Teu/ton/ic|
C1
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/tuːˈtɒnɪk/
🇬🇧
/tjuːˈtɒnɪk/
Germanic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Teutonic' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Teutonicus', where 'Teuton' referred to a member of the ancient Germanic tribe.
Historical Evolution
'Teutonicus' transformed into the Old English word 'Teutonic' and eventually became the modern English word 'Teutonic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the Teutons, but over time it evolved to describe anything related to Germanic peoples.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the Teutons, an ancient Germanic tribe, or their language.
The Teutonic tribes played a significant role in European history.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/12 09:31