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Junkerism

[ yoong-kuh-riz-uhm ]

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)
  1. the spirit or policy of the Junkers. Junkers.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Junkerism1

First recorded in 1865–70; Junker + -ism

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Example Sentences

They could guess that Kaiserism was dead and gone and Junkerism down and out.

This would mean a restoration of Junkerism and Prussianism, but not of Kaiserism.

I see the people of England united in a fierce detestation and defiance of the views and acts of Prussian Junkerism.

Junkerism is the final expression of reaction, organized to the highest efficiency.

It must have been a really amusing show that young sprig of Junkerism put up.

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