Associations to the word «Germanism»
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Wiktionary
GERMANISM, noun. (countable) A word or idiom of the German language (that has been borrowed by another language).
GERMANISM, noun. (usually uncountable) The culture and customs of the Germanic people (or tribes).
Dictionary definition
GERMANISM, noun. A custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens.
Wise words
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.