Etymology

turnverein

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Today it means: A gymnastic or athletic club, originally those promoting German culture. They originated in the 19th century and spread from Germany to the USA, where a small number still exist, at least in name. Full definition →

German turnen
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  1. German · derived fromturnen“to exercise”
  2. English todayturnverein

From German turnen (“to exercise”) + Verein (“a union”).

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