deutschtümelei

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Definition: Deutschtümelei is a German expression that means excessive German enthusiasm or patriotism.

Opposite word: The opposite of deutschtümelei is someone who is not interested in any aspect of German culture or history.

Synonyms: Germanophillia, Germanism, Germanness

Examples:

• My grandfather always wears a traditional German hat wherever he goes. He’s somewhat of a deutschtümelei.
• Although we love Germany and its people, we try to avoid deutschtümelei and instead embrace a multicultural perspective.
• On the other hand, some people believe that a little bit of deutschtümelei is necessary to maintain German traditions and values.\ Visit YouGlish.com