The German word for the German language, also used in English to refer to German language or culture.
From Old High German 'diutisc' meaning 'of the people', from 'diot' meaning 'people, nation'. This distinguished the vernacular language of the common people from Latin, the language of scholars and clergy.
Deutsch literally means 'of the people,' making it one of the most democratic language names in the world. While other languages are named after places or tribes, German proudly identifies itself with its speakers, reflecting a deep cultural value of collective identity and popular sovereignty.
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