german

ger + man

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/

Audio (Southern England):

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• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/

Etymology 1

From Old French germain, from Latin germānus. See also germane, a formal variant which has survived in specific senses. Not related to the proper noun German.

Adjective

german (comparative more german, superlative most german)

1. (obsolete except in set terms) Having the same mother and father; a full (brother or sister).

   brother-german

2. (obsolete except in set terms) Being born to one’s blood aunt or uncle, a first (cousin). [ quotations ▼]

   cousin-german

3. (obsolete) Closely related, akin. [ quotations ▼]

Alternative forms

• germane

Derived terms

• brother german
• brother-german
• cousin-german

Noun

german (plural germans)

1. (obsolete) A near relative.

Etymology 2

From German (“of Germany”).

Noun

german (plural germans)

1. An elaborate round dance, often with a waltz movement. [ quotations ▼]
2. A social party at which the german is danced.

Further reading

• [1] German (disambiguation) on Wikipedia.

Anagrams

• Engram, Magner, Manger, engram, manger, ragmen