Definitions

1. noun

A 20th-century German philosopher known for his concept of ‘Being’ and existential phenomenology.

“Heidegger’s philosophical ideas continue to influence contemporary thought.”

2. noun

A region of moorland in northern Germany, especially in Lower Saxony.

“The heather-covered moorland of the Heidegger region was a popular hiking destination.”

3. proper noun

A German surname.

“Heidegger is a common German surname with various spellings and origins.”