Junker vs. Junkerism — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Junker and Junkerism
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Definitions
Junker
Junker (Danish: Junker, German: Junker, Dutch: Jonkheer, English: Yunker, Norwegian: Junker, Swedish: Junker Georgian: იუნკერი (Iunkeri)) is a noble honorific, derived from Middle High German Juncherre, meaning "young nobleman" or otherwise "young lord" (derivation of jung and Herr). The term is traditionally used throughout the German-speaking, Dutch-speaking and Scandinavian-speaking parts of Europe.
Junkerism
(historical) The principles of the aristocratic party in Prussia.
Junker
A member of the Prussian landed aristocracy, a class formerly associated with political reaction and militarism.
Junkerism
The principles of the aristocratic party in Prussia.
Junker
A old car or truck in poor condition.
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Junker
A young German noble or squire, especially a member of the aristocratic party in Prussia, stereotyped with narrow-minded militaristic and authoritarian attitudes.
Junker
A beat-up automobile.
Junker
A person with an interest in disused or discarded objects.
Junker
(slang) junkie
Junker
A young German noble or squire; esp., a member of the aristocratic party in Prussia.
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Junker
Member of the Prussian aristocracy noted especially for militarism