German edit

Etymology edit

From Middle High German dienstherre. Analyzable as Dienst +‎ Herr.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈdiːnstˌhɛʁ/
  • Hyphenation: Dienst‧herr
  • (file)

Noun edit

Dienstherr m (weak, genitive Dienstherrn or Dienstherren, plural Dienstherren)

  1. (archaic) the patron in an employment relationship or other service hirer
    Synonyms: Dienstberechtigter, Verdinger
    Hyponyms: Brotherr, Arbeitgeber
  2. the legal body under which a public servant (Beamter) operates

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