germain

/ʒɛrˈmeɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

German; of or relating to Germany or its people.

“The germain dialects spoken in the region were largely unintelligible to outsiders.”

2. noun

A person of German descent or ancestry.

“He proudly claimed to be a germain, tracing his roots back to the Rhineland.”

3. adverb

In a German manner or style.

“The band’s music was distinctly germain, blending folk with electronic elements.”

Synonyms

  • german
  • teutonic

Antonyms

  • non-german
  • non-germanic