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Herrenvolk

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛr(ə)nfɒlk, -fəʊk/
Definition of Herrenvolk

noun

  • the German nation as considered by the Nazis to be innately superior to others.

Origin:

German, 'master race', from Herr 'master' + Volk 'people, folk'

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