English Explanatory Dictionary

Gemeinschaft

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of gemeinschaft.
noun
  1. An association or group of individuals sharing common beliefs, attitudes, and tastes; a fellowship.
  2. A society or group characterized by a strong sense of common identity, personal relationships, and attachments to various concerns.

Pronunciation

/ɡəˈmaɪnʃɑːft/ /ɡəˈmaɪnʃæft/

Word forms

Gemeinschaft gemeinschafts gemeinschaften

Etymology

From German Gemeinschaft (“community”), equivalent to gemein (“common”) + -schaft (“-ship”). More at mean, -ship. Compare to English gesellschaft.

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