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gemeinschaft

[ German guh-mahyn-shahft ]

noun

(often initial capital letter)
plural gemeinschaften
  1. an association of individuals having sentiments, tastes, and attitudes in common; fellowship.
  2. Sociology. a society or group characterized chiefly by a strong sense of common identity, close personal relationships, and an attachment to traditional and sentimental concerns.


gemeinschaft

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noun

  1. often capital a social group united by common beliefs, family ties, etc Compare gesellschaft
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of gemeinschaft1

1935–40; < German: community, equivalent to gemein common + -schaft -ship
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of gemeinschaft1

German, literally: community
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The interviews touch on the importance of escapism and an artistic Gemeinschaft—a community—in the face of terrorism and turmoil.

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There are many ways to capture this massive failure, but I’d rely on the old sociological distinction between Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft.

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All across the world, we have masses of voters who live in a world of Gemeinschaft: where relationships are personal, organic and fused by particular affections.

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It was the right moment for Trump, the ultimate Gemeinschaft man.

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This is how things are done in the Gemeinschaft of the American right.

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