释义 |
thu·rin·gian I. \th(y)əˈrinj(ē)ən\ noun (-s) Usage: capitalized Etymology: in sense 1, from Latin Thuringi, a Germanic people living in central Germany in ancient times + English -an; in sense 2, from Thuringia, region in Central Germany + English -an 1. : a member of an ancient Germanic people established in a kingdom near the center of Germany and overthrown by the Franks in the 6th century 2. : a native or inhabitant of the kingdom, principality, region, or state of Thuringia II. adjective Usage: usually capitalized 1. : of or relating to Thuringia or the Thuringians 2. : of or relating to the Franconian dialect of the German language spoken in Thuringia |