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"