junker

• Nom désignant un membre de l'aristocratie terrienne prussienne, historiquement associé au militarisme et aux politiques conservatrices.

A noun referring to a member of the Prussian aristocracy, historically associated with militarism and conservative politics.

nom propre

1. Prussian aristocratC1formal

   A member of the landowning nobility in Prussia and eastern Germany, historically associated with conservative politics and militarism.

   Junker (noblesse prussienne)

   • The Junker class held significant political influence in imperial Germany.
   • Many Junkers opposed democratic reforms in the 19th century.
   • The Prussian Junkers were known for their strong military traditions.