Gesellschaft

German (Berlin)

/ɡəˈzɛlʃaft/

noun
Definitions
  • society, community
  • circle (of friends, people with common interests)
  • (business) company

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German gesellescaft inherited from Old High German giselliscaft suffix from German Geselle (fellow).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Geselle

Gloss

fellow

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