Definitions of Germanic:
- noun: a branch of the Indo-European family of languages; members that are spoken currently fall into two major groups: Scandinavian and West Germanic
- adjective: of or relating to the language of Germans
Example: "The Germanic sound shifts"
- adjective: of a more or less German nature; somewhat German
Example: "Germanic peoples"
- adjective: of or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages
Example: "Germanic mythology"