gemeinschaft
/ɡəˈmaɪnʃɑːft/
gemeinschaft noun: an association or group of individuals sharing common beliefs, attitudes, and tastes; a fellowship.
Noun (1)
gemeinschaft (plural gemeinschafts or gemeinschaften)
- An association or group of individuals sharing common beliefs, attitudes, and tastes; a fellowship.
- A society or group characterized by a strong sense of common identity, personal relationships, and attachments to various concerns.
Noun (2) capitalized: Gemeinschaft
Gemeinschaft
- Alternative form of gemeinschaft.
Forms of gemeinschaft
| plural | gemeinschafts |
|---|---|
| plural | gemeinschaften |
| alternative form | Gemeinschaft |
Origin of gemeinschaft
From German Gemeinschaft (“community”), equivalent to gemein (“common”) + -schaft (“-ship”). More at mean, -ship. Compare to English gesellschaft.
Questions about gemeinschaft
- What does gemeinschaft mean?
- Gemeinschaft means an association or group of individuals sharing common beliefs, attitudes, and tastes; a fellowship.
- What part of speech is gemeinschaft?
- Gemeinschaft is a noun.
- How do you pronounce gemeinschaft?
- Gemeinschaft is pronounced /ɡəˈmaɪnʃɑːft/.
- What is the plural of gemeinschaft?
- The plural of gemeinschaft is gemeinschafts.
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