How to Pronounce "geist"

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'Geist' is a German word used in English to mean spirit, mind, or ghost, often referring to an intellectual or cultural spirit, or sometimes a supernatural being.

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The term 'Geist' is common in philosophy books.

'Zeitgeist' means the spirit or mood of a particular time, using the word 'Geist'.

Some people believe a wandering 'Geist' haunts the old castle.

There's a unique 'Geist' to this neighborhood—something you can't find elsewhere.