JUNKER


Meaning of JUNKER in English

[ 'jʊŋkə ]

■ noun historical a German nobleman or aristocrat, especially one of the Prussian aristocracy.

Derivatives

junkerdom noun

Origin

Ger., earlier Junkher , from Mid. High Ger. junc 'young' + herre 'lord'.

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