turnverein
/ˈtɜrnvəˌraɪn/
noun
- A German or American club or society that promotes gymnastics, physical fitness, and sports.
- My grandfather was a member of a turnverein and practiced gymnastics every week.
- Many German immigrants founded turnvereins in the United States in the 19th century.
- The local turnverein hosts a fitness competition every summer.
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