Spindoktor

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The verdict

“Spindoktor” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Verantwortlicher für Öffentlichkeitsarbeit (besonders im englischen Sprachraum), insbesondere in der Politik

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Index DE-spindoktor · Spindoktor · German

Spindoktor · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "S" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Spindoktor
PropertyValue
HeadwordSpindoktor
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[…]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Spindoktor“ im Deutschen

Spindoktorliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Spindoktor is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed […]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Verantwortlicher für Öffentlichkeitsarbeit (besonders im englischen Sprachraum), insbesondere in der Politik".

Zero misspellings are on record for Spindoktor in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Spindoktor, spelled S-P-I-N-D-O-K-T-O-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Verantwortlicher für Öffentlichkeitsarbeit (besonders im englischen Sprachraum), insbesondere in der Politik

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Spindoktor appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Hinter den Kulissen des Wahlkampfes verbirgt sich die Arbeit der Spindoktoren.
  2. Ein Spindoktor verleiht den Dingen den richtigen Dreh.

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Spindoktor"?
"Spindoktor" is spelled S-P-I-N-D-O-K-T-O-R. The IPA pronunciation is […].
What does "Spindoktor" mean?
As a noun, "Spindoktor" means: Verantwortlicher für Öffentlichkeitsarbeit (besonders im englischen Sprachraum), insbesondere in der Politik
How do you pronounce "Spindoktor"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Spindoktor" is […]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Spindoktor" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list