Anstalt

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See also: anstalt

German

Etymology

From Middle High German anstalt, deverbal from anstellen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈanʃtalt/
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Noun

Anstalt f (genitive Anstalt, plural Anstalten)

  1. institution, public establishment
  2. (specifically) an institution for sanatory, educational and/or penal purposes, especially a mental hospital
  3. (in the plural) preparations or initial steps (for some endeavour)
  4. (in the plural, colloquial) fuss, fretful behaviour, opposition

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Derived terms

Descendants

  • Danish: anstalt
  • Dutch: aanstalten
  • Swedish: anstalt

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