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Definition of deutschemark

deutschemark

/ˈdɔɪ.tʃəˌmɑːrk/
deut · sche · mark
Plural:deutschemarks
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deutschemark Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The standard monetary unit of West Germany from 1948 to 1990 and of unified Germany from 1990 until it was replaced by the euro in 2002.

Example

"Before the introduction of the euro, the deutschemark was widely regarded as one of the most stable currencies in Europe."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from German Deutsche Mark, literally meaning 'German mark', introduced in 1948 during the currency reform in post-World War II Western occupation zones.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deutschemark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deutschemark
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