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teutonic

Teutonic (adj) means relating to the ancient Germanic people, the Teutons.

adj
1
Relating to the ancient Germanic people, the Teutons.
2
Having qualities that are regarded as typical of German people.
3
Relating to the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
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Etymology

PIE word *tewtéh₂ 1580, from Latin Teutonicus, from Teutonēs, Teutonī (“the Teutons”, name of a Germanic tribe that inhabited coastal Germany and devastated Gaul between 113–101 B.C.), equivalent to Teuton + -ic.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of teutonic?

"teutonic" (adj) means relating to the ancient Germanic people, the Teutons.

What are the different meanings of teutonic?

"teutonic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Relating to the ancient Germanic people, the Teutons; 2. Having qualities that are regarded as typical of German people; 3. Relating to the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

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