Synonyms for

Germain

Verb / dʒɜ:ˈmeɪn / Another word for germain — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

belonging to the same family or having a similar origin

Synonyms & similar words

related similar akin kindred allied connected associated corresponding parallel analogous resembling affiliated homologous consanguineous congeneric cognate congenial comparable alike

Synonyms by register

Formal

relevant pertinent germane applicable

Informal

related connected on-topic relevant

Literary

akin congenial

Antonyms

unrelated irrelevant alien foreign extraneous disconnected

Common collocations

  • germain to the issue
  • germain to the discussion
  • not germain
  • germain to the matter
  • germain to the point
  • germain to the subject

Word family

adjective germane

Usage note

Often confused with 'germane', which is the correct spelling for the adjective meaning relevant. 'Germain' is primarily a proper noun (e.g., Saint Germain) or a surname.

Example sentences

  1. The two sisters have germain personalities.
  2. The dog and the wolf are germain species.
  3. John and Anna are germain cousins.
  4. The English and American languages are germain.
  5. The two houses share germain characteristics.

Quotes

  • Family is not an important thing, it's everything. - Michael J. Fox
  • In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony. - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. - Richard Bach

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