Teuton

noun

Teu·ton ˈtü-tᵊn

ˈtyü-,

-ˌtän

1

: a member of an ancient probably Germanic or Celtic people

2

: a member of a people speaking a language of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family

especially : german

Word History

Etymology

Latin Teutoni, plural

First Known Use

circa 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Teuton was circa 1580

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“Teuton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/Teuton. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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Teuton

noun

Teu·ton ˈt(y)üt-ᵊn

1

: a member of an ancient probably Germanic or Celtic people

2

: a member of a people speaking a Germanic language

especially : german sense 1

Teutonic

t(y)ü-ˈtän-ik

adjective

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