1
: thought to be typical of German people
a Teutonic commitment to hard work
2
a
: relating to Germany, Germans, or the German language
the Teutonic wilderness
a Teutonic [=Germanic] scholar/word
b
: relating to an ancient people who lived in northern Europe
Teutonic legends
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“Teutonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/Teutonic. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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