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Definition of germany

germany

/ˈdʒɜːr.mə.ni/
Ger · ma · ny
Plural:Germanies
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Adjective:German
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germany Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A country located in Central Europe, bordered by the Baltic and North Seas to the north and the Alps to the south, recognized for its substantial historical influence, large economy, and significant contributions to science and the arts.

Example

"After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, East and West Germany were formally reunified the following year."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'Germanie', derived from Latin 'Germania', a term used by the Romans (notably Julius Caesar) to describe the geographical region in north-central Europe inhabited by Germanic tribes.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Germany. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/germany
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