dʒɜːrˈmeɪnɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Germanic peoples or their languages.

“The Germanic languages include English, German, Dutch, and Swedish.”

2. noun

a language of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

“Old English is an example of a Germanic language.”

3. noun

a person of Germanic origin or descent.

“Many Americans have Germanic ancestry.”

4. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Germanic languages or their speakers.

“The Germanic influence on the English language is evident in its vocabulary.”