Meaning of Germanism in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒəːmənɪz(ə)m/

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  1. Noun

    Germanism

    Etymology

    early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Coryate (?1577–1617), traveller and writer. From German + -ism. Compare post-classical Latin germanismus

    Definitions

    1. a custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens

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