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- US Pronunciation
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- [yoo ng-kuh rs]
- /ˈyʊŋ kərs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [yoo ng-kuh rs]
- /ˈyʊŋ kərs/
Definitions of junkers word
- noun junkers a member of a class of aristocratic landholders, especially in East Prussia, strongly devoted to militarism and authoritarianism, from among whom the German military forces recruited a large number of its officers. 1
- noun junkers a young German, especially Prussian, nobleman. 1
- noun junkers a German official or military officer who is narrow-minded, haughty, and overbearing. 1
- noun junkers Plural form of junker. 1
- noun junkers Hugo. 1859–1935, German aircraft designer. His military aircraft were used in both World Wars 0
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Origin of junkers
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85, Americanism, for an earlier sense; junk1 + -er1
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Parts of speech for Junkers
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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junkers popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
junkers usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for junkers
noun junkers
- autos — Plural form of auto.
- buses — a large motor vehicle, having a long body, equipped with seats or benches for passengers, usually operating as part of a scheduled service; omnibus.
- convertibles — Plural form of convertible.
- taxis — arrangement or order, as in one of the physical sciences.
- bugs — crazy
adjective junkers
- incompletes — Plural form of incomplete.
- duds — a device, person, or enterprise that proves to be a failure.
- minuses — less by the subtraction of; decreased by: Ten minus six is four.
- defectives — Plural form of defective.
- incompetents — Plural form of incompetent.
Antonyms for junkers
noun junkers
- constructions — Plural form of construction.
- creations — The action or process of bringing something into existence.
adjective junkers
- morals — of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
- wells — a hole drilled or bored into the earth to obtain water, petroleum, natural gas, brine, or sulfur.
- extremes — Plural form of extreme.
- nobles — distinguished by rank or title.
- bests — of the highest quality, excellence, or standing: the best work; the best students.
Top questions with junkers
- who were the junkers?
- what are junkers?
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