# Proto-Germanic

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˌpɹəʊ̯.təʊ̯.d͡ʒɜːˈmæn.ɪk/

## Definitions
1. Hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language of all Germanic languages, including English; a descendant of Proto-Indo-European.

## Etymology
From proto- + Germanic.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/proto-germanic