Germanic
1 synonym for Germanic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to the Germanic peoples, such as Germans, Scandinavians, or Anglo-Saxons, or to their family of languages.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Germanic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Germanic languages
Germanic tribes
Proto-Germanic
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin germanicus, built on "German" plus the adjective ending "-ic."
Full origin of Germanic →Frequently asked questions
What does “Germanic” mean?
The word “Germanic” means relating to the Germanic peoples, such as Germans, Scandinavians, or Anglo-Saxons, or to their family of languages. In plain terms, belonging to the language family and cultural group that includes English, German, Dutch, and the Scandinavian languages.
How do you pronounce “Germanic”?
“Germanic” is pronounced jur-MAN-ihk (/d͡ʒɝˈmæn.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Germanic” in a sentence?
Here is “Germanic” used in a sentence: “English, German, and Swedish are all Germanic languages.”
What part of speech is “Germanic”?
Depending on how it is used, “Germanic” can be an adjective and a name.
Where does the word “Germanic” come from?
The word “Germanic” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin germanicus, built on "German" plus the adjective ending "-ic.".
Is “Germanic” a common word?
“Germanic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Germanic” have?
“Germanic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the Germanic peoples, such as Germans, Scandinavians, or Anglo-Saxons, or to their family of languages.
