german

/ˈdʒɜrˌmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person from Germany or of German descent.

“She met a German tourist while traveling in Paris.”

2. adjective

Relating to Germany or its people.

“The German car manufacturer produced high-performance vehicles.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the language spoken in Germany.

“The German phrase “Danke” means “thank you”.”

4. noun

The German language or a dialect of it.

“He studied German in college and became fluent.”

5. noun

A style of architecture originating in Germany.

“The medieval German castle was a prominent landmark in the town.”

Synonyms

  • Germanic
  • Teutonic

Antonyms

  • foreign
  • non-German