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/yoong"keuhr deuhm/, n.1. the Junkers as a group.2. (sometimes l.c.) the condition or character of a Junker.3. (sometimes l.c.) the spirit or policy of the Junkers; Junkerism.[1865-70; JUNKER + -DOM]
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Junkerdom
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