[ˈdʒəːmən], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to Germany, its people, or their language
(e.g: a German couple from the city of Hamburg)


Phrases:

Origin:
from Latin Germanus, used to designate related peoples of central and northern Europe, a name perhaps given by Celts to their neighbours; compare with Old Irish gair ‘neighbour’

[ˈdʒəːmən], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a native or inhabitant of Germany, or a person of German descent
(e.g: he had four sisters who were all married to Germans)

- a West Germanic language used in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland, and by communities in the US and elsewhere. It is spoken by some 100 million people
(e.g: a richly illustrated catalogue, available in German and English, accompanies the exhibition)


Phrases:

Origin:
from Latin Germanus, used to designate related peoples of central and northern Europe, a name perhaps given by Celts to their neighbours; compare with Old Irish gair ‘neighbour’

[ˈdʒəːmən], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- germane; relevant

- (of a sibling) having the same parents
(e.g: the deceased has left no german brothers or sisters)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French germain, from Latin germanus ‘genuine, of the same parents’