Kleingeist

German (Berlin)

/ˈklaɪ̯nɡaɪ̯st/

noun
Definitions
  • (derogatory) narrow-minded, dumb person; bigot

Etymology

Affix from German klein (small, little, smaller) + German Geist (spirit, mind, ghost, spook, intellect).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Geist

Gloss

spirit, mind, ghost, spook, intellect

Concept
Semantic Field

Religion and belief

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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