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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LANDSTURM

Literally: landstorm; originally a summons to arms by means of storm-warning bells.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LANDSTURM

Landsturm  [ˈlantʃtʊrm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LANDSTURM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Landsturm is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LANDSTURM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Landsturm

Landsturm

German-speaking countries used the word Landsturm to refer to third-class infantry or militias.

Definition of Landsturm in the English dictionary

The definition of Landsturm in the dictionary is a reserve force; militia. Other definition of Landsturm is a general levy in wartime.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LANDSTURM

Landseer
landshark
Landshut
landside
landsknecht
landslide
landslip
landsman
landsmen
Landsteiner
Landtag
landwaiter
landward
landwards
lane
lane closure
lane markings
lane-way
Lanfranc

WORDS THAT END LIKE LANDSTURM

alarm
arm
charm
confirm
farm
firm
form
inform
long term
long-term
perform
platform
reform
rm
shot in the arm
storm
term
turm
uniform
warm

Synonyms and antonyms of Landsturm in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Landsturm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LANDSTURM

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The translations of Landsturm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Landsturm» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

国民军
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Landsturm
570 millions of speakers

English

Landsturm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Landsturm
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

Landsturm
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Ландштурм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Landsturm
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Landsturm
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Landsturm
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Landsturm
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Landsturm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

Landsturm
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Landsturm
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Landsturm
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Landsturm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Landsturm
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लँडस्ट्रॉर्म
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

landsturm
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Landsturm
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

landszturmu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Ландштурм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Landsturm
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Landsturm
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Landsturm
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Landsturm
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

landstorm
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Landsturm

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LANDSTURM»

The term «Landsturm» is normally little used and occupies the 131.423 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LANDSTURM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Landsturm» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Landsturm» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Landsturm

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LANDSTURM»

Discover the use of Landsturm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Landsturm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Deutsche Lieder für Jung und Alt
W. [1.] Der Landsturm! der Landsturm! Wer hat das schöne Wort erdacht, das Wort, das donnert, blitzt und kracht, daß einem das Herz im Leibe lacht! Wenn ganz ein Land zum Sturm erwacht, wer hat den Landsturm aufgebracht? 2.
Lisa Feurzeig, 2002
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The Development of the SA in Nurnberg, 1922-1934
The immediate cause of the conflict was Streicher's arrogant behavior toward the Landsturm units of the SA, one of the mainstays of the Niirnberg SA. According to the Landsturm's own version, shortly after the 1927 party rally Streicher referred ...
Eric G. Reiche, 2002
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German War Planning, 1891-1914: Sources and Interpretations
Under these circumstances the employment of the Landsturm became even more important. Its use for border security was regulated by the Military Service Law of 1 1 February 1888 which established the legal basis that had been to that time ...
Terence Zuber, 2004
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The Evolution of Operational Art, 1740-1813: From Frederick ...
reforms: the revamping of the tax code had to be abandoned, the principle of universal service was diluted and the Landsturm idea was as good as dead. I and political forces on the course of military reform. Though the opposition of the officer ...
Claus Telp, 2005
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War in an Age of Revolution, 1775-1815
All able-bodied men between the ages of fifteen to sixty who were not serving in the regular army or Landwehr were to serve in the Landsturm. This body was to be organized by the population itself; officers were to be elected from the ranks of  ...
Roger Chickering, Stig Förster, 2010
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Handbook of Imperial Germany
Landsturm 426 In the Wehrordnung of 1 888, ' the Landsturm was laid out in two separate and distinct levies or bans. They were really along the lines of young boys and old men. There were basically two divisions of manpower, active military ...
&. Robinson Robinson &. Robinson, 2009
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From Yeoman to Redneck in the South Carolina Upcountry, ...
"A. Complete. Landsturm"? The. Mobilization. for. Secession. in. the. South. Carolina. Upcountry. In the fall of 1860, Limestone Springs was an undistinguished village in the far Upper Piedmont of South Carolina, in sight of the Blue Ridge ...
Stephen A. West, 2008
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The Course of German History: A Survey of the Development of ...
In 1813, when the time came the Landsturm, in the few places where it was tried, was an utter failure; unconditional obedience and democratic initiative could not flourish side by side. After 1815 the Landsturm was pushed aside and, later, ...
Alan John Percivale Taylor, 2001
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League of Nations publications
The special Landsturm troops are employed to reinforce or supplement the Landwehr, and to carry out duties during mobilisation in the territorial service or on the lines of communication. The Landsturm consists : Of officers who serve up to the ...
League of Nations, 1936
10
Armaments Yearbook: General and Statistical Information
General and Statistical Information. The men of 3 Federal battalions and 4 Federal companies are drawn from several cantons. The Landsturm consists : Of officers who serve up to the age of 52 (inclusive). They may, subject to consent on their ...
‎1938

4 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LANDSTURM»

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Heinrich Himmler's personal life revealed in letters: 'Despite the …
A diary entry reveals his patriotism: “Gebhard turns 17 today and joins the “Landsturm” (militia). I wish I was the right age. I can be useful to the ... «mirror.co.uk, Apr 15»
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Mauser M71 Bolt-action Rifles: 'Moustache wax not included'
German reservist (Landsturm) with an M71 rifle in WWI. Note the early field lantern on his chest and “working” dog by his side. Besides German ... «Guns.com, Aug 14»
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Kerékpáros zászlóaljak a Magyar Királyi Honvédségben
1918-ra a Monarchiának összesen két honvéd és egy Landsturm kerékpáros zászlóalja állt hadrendben. Ezek mellett még négy ... «Transindex, Feb 14»
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Dual Loyalty: Michele Bachmann Is/Was A Swiss Citizen
They should be prepared: military service in the Landsturm is compulsory until age fifty—another sign of the power of the Swiss government ... «The National Interest Online, May 12»

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« EDUCALINGO. Landsturm [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/landsturm>. May 2024 ».
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