German edit

 
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Etymology edit

From Volk +‎ -s- +‎ Geist.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔlksˌɡaɪ̯st/
  • Hyphenation: Volks‧geist
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Noun edit

Volksgeist m (strong, genitive Volksgeistes or Volksgeists, plural Volksgeister)

  1. (philosophy) Volksgeist ("spirit" of an individual people, its "national spirit" or "national character")
    Synonym: Nationalgeist

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