kultur

/kʊlˈtuːɹ/

Meanings

noun

German culture or civilization, especially seen as authoritarian or racist during the period of world wars (1914-18 and 1939-45)

Examples :

"1963: so much rot spoken about their inferior kultur-position and our herrenschaft – but that was for the Kaiser and the businessmen at home — Thomas Pynchon, V."

Related Words

inferior noun

/ɪnˈfɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈfɪ(ə)ɹiɚ/

A person of lower stature to another

"As you are my inferior, I can tell you to do anything I want."

spoken verb

/ˈspoʊkən/

To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.

"My teacher spoke about the upcoming history test in class. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

position noun

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

period noun

/ˈpɪəɹɪəd/

A length of time.

"There was a period of confusion following the announcement."

businessmen noun

/ˈbɪznəsmən/ /ˈbɪznɪsmən/

A man in business, one who works at a commercial institution.

"The businessmen in suits negotiated the deal over lunch. "

authoritarian noun

/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən/ /ɔˌθɒrəˈtɛriən/

One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.

"The dictator was an authoritarian."

civilization noun

[ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/

An organized culture encompassing many communities, often on the scale of a nation or a people; a stage or system of social, political or technical development.

"Modern civilization is a product of industrialization and globalization."

german noun

/ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/

A near relative.

"My german is my aunt's son, so he's quite close to me. "

racist noun

/ˈɹeɪsɪst/

A person who believes in or supports racism; a person who believes that a particular race is superior to others.

"The racist made hurtful comments about people of different ethnic backgrounds at school. "

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

culture noun

/ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/

The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize a particular society or nation.

"Our school's culture emphasizes teamwork and respect for others. "