Allsympathie

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From all- +‎ Sympathie. Either coined or popularised by Thomas Mann in his unfinished novel Felix Krull and chiefly used in the context of this book.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌal.zʏm.paˈtiː/

Noun[edit]

Allsympathie f (genitive Allsympathie, no plural)

  1. A form of empathy, understanding, and affection that humans can or should have towards all living beings, or perhaps even all forms of existence.

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