Etymology

gemeinschaft

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Today it means: An association or group of individuals sharing common beliefs, attitudes, and tastes; a fellowship. Full definition →

German Gemeinschaft
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  1. German · borrowed fromGemeinschaft“community”
  2. English todaygemeinschaft

From German Gemeinschaft (“community”), equivalent to gemein (“common”) + -schaft (“-ship”). More at mean, -ship. Compare to English gesellschaft.

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