Gemeinsinn

civic spirit, public-mindedness

noun geh-MYN-zin Rare

Usage Note

Gemeinsinn names the disposition to place the common good above private interest. It features in political theory and public discourse about voluntary work and democratic participation. A near-synonym is Gemeinwohlorientierung.

Examples

"Ein funktionierendes Gemeinwesen braucht Gemeinsinn."

Natural Translation

A functioning community needs civic spirit.

Literal Translation

A functioning community-entity needs civic-spirit.

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