"Volksgeist" meaning in German

See Volksgeist in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈfɔlksˌɡaɪ̯st/ Audio: De-Volksgeist.ogg [Germany, Berlin]
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  1. (philosophy) Volksgeist ("spirit" of an individual people, its "national spirit" or "national character") Tags: masculine, strong Synonyms: Nationalgeist
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