turnverein

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/ˈtʊə(ɹ)nvəˌɹaɪn/

noun

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.

OriginGerman turnen →
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Meanings

nounturnverein (plural turnvereins)

plural turnvereins

  1. 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.

Origin

  1. Germanturnen“to exercise”
  2. Englishturnverein

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

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APA

turnverein. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turnverein

MLA

“turnverein.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turnverein. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “turnverein,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turnverein.

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