Germanity2
(dʒəˈmænɪtɪ)
[f. German a.2 + -ity.]
1. The characteristic qualities of Germany or the Germans.
| 1832 [see Germanism 1]. 1855 Fraser's Mag. LI. 700 The inhabitants [of Weimar] seemed to us to have more than the usual heaviness of Germanity. 1857 De Quincey Goethe Wks. 1862 XII. 216 One other part of this lady's conduct merits notice for its exquisite Germanity. |
2. Devotion to German interests.
| 1870 Pall Mall G. 25 Nov. 10 That they are slightly demoralized by success no one not directly inspired with ‘Germanity’ can doubt. |