German German /ˈdʒɝːmən/

adjective

1. () Of or pertaining to or characteristic of Germany or its people or language  ( German )
   of or pertaining to or characteristic of Germany or its people or language
    German philosophers
   German philosophers
    German universities
   German universities
    German literature
   German literature
   

noun

1. () A person of German nationality  ( German )
   a person of German nationality
     Maria's grandparents immigrated from Germany and settled in the United States.
   Maria's grandparents immigrated from Germany and settled in the United States.
   
   
2. () The standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic  ( German language , High German , High German language , German )
   the standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic
     The language enthusiast attended a German language course to improve their skills.
   The language enthusiast attended a German language course to improve their skills.