Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
east-germanic
Adjective
/iːst-ˈdʒɜːrmənɪk/
Definition
A branch of the Germanic languages that was spoken in Eastern Europe, primarily in the regions that are now Poland, Ukraine, and part of the Baltic States.
Examples
- Many ancient texts have been studied to understand the east-Germanic tribes.
- The east-Germanic languages include Gothic, Vandalic, and Burgundian.
- Etymological research into east-Germanic roots helps linguists trace the evolution of Germanic languages.
Meaning
Referring to the group of languages and dialects within the Germanic family that were historically spoken by the East Germanic tribes.
Synonyms
- Eastern Germanic
- East Germanic languages
