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Word: Luftmensch
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 20th century; earliest use found in Israel Zangwill (1864–1926), writer and advocate of Jewish causes. From Yiddish luftmentsh from luft air (from Middle High German luft) + mentsh person, human being (from Middle High German mensch)
Definition:
Chiefly in Jewish usage: a person who indulges in impractical or unrealistic plans; an impractical dreamer.
Variant Forms:
- luftmensh
- luftmentsch
- luftmentsh
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