[dʃˈːːtrîk]

Definitions

1. noun

A Germanic given name or a surname of Germanic origin, typically referring to a ruler or leader.

“He was a renowned Dietrich from the medieval era, known for his bravery in battle.”

2. proper noun

The name of a specific person, such as Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian and anti-Nazi dissident.

“Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a prominent figure in the resistance against the Nazi regime.”

3. surname

A German surname, typically of noble or aristocratic origin.

“The Dietrich family has been prominent in European politics for centuries.”