GERMANISM


Meaning of GERMANISM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' j ə r-m ə - ˌ ni-z ə m

Function: noun

Date: 1611

1 : a characteristic feature of German occurring in another language

2 : partiality for Germany or German customs

3 : the practices or objectives characteristic of the Germans

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.