Griechentum

German

Etymology

From Grieche (“Greek”) +‎ -n- +‎ -tum.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡʁiːçn̩tuːm/
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  • Hyphenation: Grie‧chen‧tum

Noun

Griechentum n (strong, genitive Griechentumes or Griechentums, no plural)

  1. the culture, history, religion, and traditions of the ancient and modern Greek peoples

Declension

Declension of Griechentum [sg-only, neuter, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Griechentum
genitive eines des Griechentumes, Griechentums
dative einem dem Griechentum, Griechentume1
accusative ein das Griechentum

1Now rare, see notes.

See also

  • Griechentümelei

Further reading

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