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Wertegemeinschaft

community of values

noun VEHR-teh-geh-mine-shahft Rare
People & Society Values

Also means

value-sharing community

Usage Note

Wertegemeinschaft describes a group — nation, alliance, or organisation — united by shared fundamental values. The EU and NATO are frequently described as Wertegemeinschaften in German political discourse, emphasising democracy, rule of law, and human rights as common foundations.

Examples

"Die EU versteht sich als politische und wirtschaftliche Wertegemeinschaft."

Natural Translation

The EU sees itself as a political and economic community of values.

Literal Translation

The EU understands itself as political and economic values-community.

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