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Heidegger

biographical name

Hei·​deg·​ger ˈhī-ˌde-gər How to pronounce Heidegger (audio)
ˈhī-di-gər
Martin 1889–1976 German philosopher
Heideggerian adjective

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“Heidegger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Heidegger. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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