Pennsylvania German

Blue: The counties with the highest proportion of Pennsylvania German speakers.
Red: The counties with the highest number of Pennsylvania German speakers.

Meanings

Noun

  • A person descended from German immigrants to Pennsylvania before 1800.
  • The High German language, descending from Palatine German, which is spoken by the Pennsylvania Dutch.

Adjective

  • Relating to the Pennsylvania Germans or their language.

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