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Dorfgemeinschaft

village community

noun DORF-ge-mine-shahft Rare
People & Society Community

Usage Note

Dorfgemeinschaft captures the social cohesion of a small rural settlement where residents share traditions and responsibilities. It is often invoked nostalgically or when discussing the challenges of rural depopulation.

Examples

"Die Dorfgemeinschaft hielt trotz der Abwanderung junger Menschen zusammen."

Natural Translation

The village community stuck together despite the emigration of young people.

Literal Translation

The village-community held despite the away-movement young people together.

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