Jun·ker (y ng k r)n. A member of the Prussian landed aristocracy, a class formerly associated with political reaction and militarism. [German, from Middle High German junch  rre, page, squire, from Old High German junchrro : junc, young; see yeu- in Indo-European roots + hrro, lord; see Herr.]Jun ker·dom n. |
junker (j ngkr)n. Slang A car or truck that is old and in poor repair. |
Junker [ˈjʊŋkə]
n
1. (Historical Terms) History any of the aristocratic landowners of Prussia who were devoted to maintaining their identity and extensive social and political privileges
2. an arrogant, narrow-minded, and tyrannical German army officer or official
3. (Historical Terms) (formerly) a young German nobleman
[from German, from Old High German junchērro young lord, from junc young + hērro master, lord]
Junkerdom n
Junkerism n
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| Noun | 1. | Junker - member of the Prussian aristocracy noted especially for militarism Prussian - a German inhabitant of Prussia |
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