German

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈnaːχˌrɪçtər/, [ˈnaːχˌʁɪçtɐ]

Etymology 1

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From nach- (after-) +‎ Richter (judge), from Middle High German nāchrihter.

Noun

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Nachrichter m (strong, genitive Nachrichters, plural Nachrichter)

  1. (archaic) executioner
    Hyponyms: Scharfrichter, Henker
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Etymology 2

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From Nachricht (message) +‎ -er.

Noun

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Nachrichter m (strong, genitive Nachrichters, plural Nachrichter)

  1. (dated) someone responsible for gathering and transmitting messages
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