German

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Etymology

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klein (small) +‎ Geist m (spirit).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈklaɪ̯nɡaɪ̯st/
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Noun

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Kleingeist m (strong, genitive Kleingeistes or Kleingeists, plural Kleingeister)

  1. (derogatory) narrow-minded, dumb person; bigot

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