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noun, plural ge·mein·schaf·ten 
[Ger. -shahf-tuhn] . (often initial capital letter)
[Ger. -shahf-tuhn] . (often initial capital letter) 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.
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Gemeinschaft
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| gemeinschaft (German ɡəˈmainʃaft) | |
| —n , pl -schaften | |
| (often capital) Compare gesellschaft a social group united by common beliefs, family ties, etc | |
| [German, literally: community] | |
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gemeinschaft
1887, from Ger., "social relationship based on affection or kinship" (contrasted with gesellschaft), from gemein "common, general" + -schaft "-ship."
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