germanic meaning and definition

GERMANIC noun

Definition of Germanic (noun)

1. a branch of the Indo-European family of languages; members that are spoken currently fall into two major groups: Scandinavian and West Germanic
   • synonyms: Germanic language

GERMANIC adjective

Definition of Germanic (adjective)

1. of or relating to the language of Germans
   • "the Germanic sound shifts"
2. of or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages
   • "Teutonic peoples such as Germans and Scandinavians and British"; "Germanic mythology"
   • synonyms: Teutonic