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ge•mein•schaft
Pronunciation: ( Ger. gu-mīn'shäft"), [key]—
n.,
—pl. -schaf•tenPronunciation: ( Ger. -shäf"tun). [key]
(often cap.)
1. an association of individuals having sentiments, tastes, and attitudes in common; fellowship.
2. Sociol.a society or group characterized chiefly by a strong sense of common identity, close personal relationships, and an attachment to traditional and sentimental concerns. Cf.
Gesellschaft.Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.