Brauchtum

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German

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Etymology

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Brauch (custom) +‎ -tum

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbʁaʊ̯xˌtuːm/
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  • Hyphenation: Brauch‧tum

Noun

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Brauchtum n (strong, genitive Brauchtumes or Brauchtums, plural Brauchtümer)

  1. the whole of a region’s or social group’s popular customs, especially its festivals and rituals
  2. (loosely) the whole of a region’s or social group’s traditional culture, including its music, clothing, etc.

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