Pan-Germanism
the idea or advocacy of a union of all the German peoples in a single political organization or state.
Origin of Pan-Germanism
1Other words from Pan-Germanism
- Pan-German, adjective, noun
- Pan-Ger·man·ic [pan-jer-man-ik], /ˌpæn dʒərˈmæn ɪk/, adjective
Words Nearby Pan-Germanism
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How to use Pan-Germanism in a sentence
Germany was quick to respond with Pan Germanism, that is, to bring all German-speaking nations under one scepter.
The Story of Russia | R. Van Bergen, M.A.An honest man, sincere enough, with no sense of humour, and a very good friend until one contradicted his Pan-Germanism.
Ten Years Near the German Frontier | Maurice Francis EganNo one yet knows the full promise of life after the war, when Pan-Germanism shall have been not only balked but destroyed.
Religion and the War | VariousPan-Slavism or Pan-Germanism, based upon a racial bond, would be a far more significant political idea.
The Promise Of American Life | Herbert David CrolyViewed under the aspect of exaggerated Nationalism, the spirit of Pan-Germanism is nothing new.
Secret Societies And Subversive Movements | Nesta H. Webster
British Dictionary definitions for Pan-Germanism
(esp in the 19th century) the movement for the unification of Germany
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