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The word '''''Panzer''''' {{IPAc-en|ˈ|p|æ|n|z|ər}} ({{IPA-de|ˈpantsɐ|-|De-Panzer-pronunciation.ogg}}) is a [[German language|German]] word that means "[[armour]]" or specifically "[[tank]]". It derives through the [[French language|French]] word {{lang|fr|pancier}}, "[[breastplate]]", from [[Latin language|Latin]] {{lang|la|pantex}}, "belly".<ref>{{OEtymD|panzer}}</ref> |
The word '''''Panzer''''' {{IPAc-en|ˈ|p|æ|n|z|ər}} ({{IPA-de|ˈpantsɐ|-|De-Panzer-pronunciation.ogg}}) is a [[German language|German]] word that means "[[armour]]" or specifically "[[tank]]". It derives through the [[French language|French]] word {{lang|fr|pancier}}, "[[breastplate]]", from [[Latin language|Latin]] {{lang|la|pantex}}, "belly".<ref>{{OEtymD|panzer}}</ref> |
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The word used in English and some other languages as a [[loanword]] in the context of the German military. In particular, it is used in the proper names of military formations (''[[Panzer division|Panzerdivision]]'', [[4th Panzer Army]], etc.), and in the proper names of tanks, such as [[Panzer IV]], etc. |
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The dated German term is {{lang|de|Panzerkampfwagen}}, "tank" or "armoured combat vehicle". The modern commonly used synonym is {{lang|de|Kampfpanzer}}, or {{lang|de|Panzer}}. The first German tank, the [[A7V]] of 1918, was referred to as ''Sturmpanzerwagen'' (roughly, "armoured assault vehicle"). |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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The word Panzer /ˈpænzər/ (German pronunciation: [ˈpantsɐ] ⓘ) is a German word that means "armour" or specifically "tank". It derives through the French word pancier, "breastplate", from Latin pantex, "belly".[1]
The word used in English and some other languages as a loanword in the context of the German military. In particular, it is used in the proper names of military formations (Panzerdivision, 4th Panzer Army, etc.), and in the proper names of tanks, such as Panzer IV, etc.
The dated German term is Panzerkampfwagen, "tank" or "armoured combat vehicle". The modern commonly used synonym is Kampfpanzer, or Panzer. The first German tank, the A7V of 1918, was referred to as Sturmpanzerwagen (roughly, "armoured assault vehicle").
See also
References
- ^ Harper, Douglas. "panzer". Online Etymology Dictionary.
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