gemeinschaft

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/ɡəˈmaɪnʃɑːft//ɡəˈmaɪnʃæft/

noun

An association or group of individuals sharing common beliefs, attitudes, and tastes; a fellowship.

OriginGerman Gemeinschaft →
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Meanings

gemeinschaft1

noungemeinschaft (plural gemeinschafts or gemeinschaften)

plural gemeinschafts · plural gemeinschaften · alternative Gemeinschaft

  1. An association or group of individuals sharing common beliefs, attitudes, and tastes; a fellowship.
  2. human sciencesA society or group characterized by a strong sense of common identity, personal relationships, and attachments to various concerns.

Gemeinschaft2

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of gemeinschaft.

Origin

  1. GermanGemeinschaft“community”
  2. Englishgemeinschaft

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

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APA

gemeinschaft. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gemeinschaft

MLA

“gemeinschaft.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gemeinschaft. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gemeinschaft,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gemeinschaft.

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