Associations to the word «Germanism»

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

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe