Judenrat

German (Berlin)

[ˈjuːdn̩ˌʁaːt]

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) Jewish council; especially an administrative body in German-occupied territory during World War II

Etymology

Compound from German Juden (Jews, jews) + German Rat (council, councillor, advice, councilor).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Rat

Gloss

council, councillor, advice, councilor

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