GESELLSCHAFT


Meaning of GESELLSCHAFT in English

[ gə'zɛlʃaft ]

■ noun social relations based on impersonal ties, as duty to a society or organization. Often contrasted with Gemeinschaft .

Origin

Ger., from Gesell(e) 'companion' + -schaft (see -ship ).

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