Teutons
|Teu-tons|
🇺🇸
/ˈtuːtɒnz/
🇬🇧
/ˈtjuːtɒnz/
(Teuton)
Germanic tribe
Etymology
'Teuton' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Teutones', where 'Teut-' referred to a Germanic tribe.
'Teutones' was used in Latin to describe the Germanic tribes, and eventually became the modern English word 'Teuton'.
Initially, it referred specifically to a Germanic tribe, but over time it evolved to describe people of Germanic descent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of an ancient Germanic people who lived in Jutland until about 100 BC.
The Teutons were known for their fierce battles against the Roman Empire.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a person of Germanic descent.
Many people in Northern Europe are considered Teutons due to their ancestry.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/24 06:48