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saeng·​er·​bund
variants: or sängerbund \ ˈzeŋə(r)ˌbu̇nt , ˈse-​ \

Definition of saengerbund

: a German choral society specifically : a choral society having as members chiefly persons of German descent

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History and Etymology for saengerbund

German sängerbund, from sänger singer (from Middle High German senger) + bund association, club

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“Saengerbund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saengerbund. Accessed 17 Jan. 2021.

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