gemeinschaft

[ German guh-mahyn-shahft ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)

, plural ge·mein·schaf·ten [g, uh, -, mahyn, -shahf-t, uh, n].

1. an association of individuals having sentiments, tastes, and attitudes in common; fellowship.
2. Sociology. a society or group characterized chiefly by a strong sense of common identity, close personal relationships, and an attachment to traditional and sentimental concerns.

gemeinschaft

/ ɡəˈmainʃaft /

noun

1. often capital a social group united by common beliefs, family ties, etc Compare gesellschaft

Word History and Origins

Origin of gemeinschaft¹

1935–40; < German: community, equivalent to gemein common + -schaft -ship

Word History and Origins

Origin of gemeinschaft¹

German, literally: community

Example Sentences

The interviews touch on the importance of escapism and an artistic Gemeinschaft—a community—in the face of terrorism and turmoil.

From Economist

There are many ways to capture this massive failure, but I’d rely on the old sociological distinction between Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft.

From Seattle Times

All across the world, we have masses of voters who live in a world of Gemeinschaft: where relationships are personal, organic and fused by particular affections.

From Seattle Times

It was the right moment for Trump, the ultimate Gemeinschaft man.

From Seattle Times

This is how things are done in the Gemeinschaft of the American right.

From The New Yorker