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Hinterdeutsche

/ˈhɪntɐˌdɔʏtʃə/
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  1. 1

    A term used to describe a specific group of German dialects or cultural identities found in rural areas.

    "The Hinterdeutsche dialects preserve many archaic features of the German language."
  2. 2

    Refers to individuals or communities that identify with these rural dialects or cultural practices.

    "The Hinterdeutsche people maintain traditional customs that reflect their unique heritage."

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The term 'Hinterdeutsche' is derived from the German words 'hinter', meaning 'behind', and 'Deutsch', meaning 'German'. It historically referred to dialects or variations of the German language spoken in the hinterlands or rural areas, evolving to denote specific cultural or linguistic identities within Germany.

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