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Definition of germanity

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obsolete
: kinship

Germanity

noun (2)
Ger·​man·​i·​ty | \ jə(r)ˈmanətē, ˌjərˈ-, jə̄ˈ-, jəiˈ-, -nətē, -i \
plural -es

Definition of Germanity (Entry 2 of 2)

: 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

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History and Etymology for germanity

Noun (1)

germane + -ity

Noun (2)

german entry 4 + -ity

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“Germanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/germanity. Accessed 19 Aug. 2022.

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