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lands·​man·​shaft | \ ˈläntsmənˌshäft \
plural landsmanshaften\ -​ftən \

Definition of landsmanshaft

: a Jewish association of landsleit organized especially for social and philanthropic purposes

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History and Etymology for landsmanshaft

Yiddish, from German landsmannschaft association of compatriots, from landsmann compatriot (from Middle High German lantsman) + -schaft (from Old High German scaf- ship)

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“Landsmanshaft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landsmanshaft. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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