Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
west-germanic
Adjective
/wɛst ˈdʒɜːrmənɪk/
Definition
West Germanic refers to a branch of the Germanic languages that evolved in Western Europe, including English, German, Dutch, and their dialects.
Examples
- The West Germanic languages include English, German, and Dutch.
- Many words in modern English have West Germanic roots.
- She studies the West Germanic languages at university.
Meaning
West Germanic is a classification of several languages that are primarily spoken in Western Europe, which originated from the ancient Germanic tribes. This group plays a significant role in the development of modern Western European languages.
Synonyms
- Germanic
- Teutonic
- Western Germanic
