germanity

1 of 2

noun (1)

plural -es

obsolete

: kinship

Germanity

2 of 2

noun (2)

Ger·​man·​i·​ty

jə(r)ˈmanətē,

ˌjərˈ-,

jə̄ˈ-,

jəiˈ-,

-nətē,

-i

plural -es

: the quality or spirit characteristic of Germany or the Germans

an Aryan God who is no more than a concept of composite Germanity

—Theodore Maynard

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

germane + -ity

Noun (2)

german entry 4 + -ity

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