SCHMIDT

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• SCHMIDT (noun)
  The noun SCHMIDT has 1 sense:

1. German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)

  Familiarity information: SCHMIDT used as a noun is very rare.

• SCHMIDT (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

Helmut Heinrich Waldemar Schmidt; Helmut Schmidt; Schmidt

Instance hypernyms:

national leader; solon; statesman (a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs)

 Context examples 

"He tried to sponge off of me, but I put a stop to that good and quick," Von Schmidt had said to the reporter.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

We give nutrients back to the planet, so we're imitating nature with a process that's completely natural, says Paulo Schmidt, adviser for renewable energy at Itaipu Binacional.

(Biomethane rises as alternate source of energy in Brazil, Agência Brasil)

Von Schmidt was also inclined to be friendly, was Martin's conclusion from this unusual favor.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

"He can't never keep his money, that's sure," Hermann von Schmidt confided to his wife.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

On her next visit she brought Hermann von Schmidt along with her.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

Following upon Mr. Higginbotham's unprovoked attack, Mr. Hermann von Schmidt showed his hand.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

"Hermann von Schmidt," Martin answered cheerfully, "I've a good mind to come over and punch that Dutch nose of yours."

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

Him Von Schmidt desired to please and propitiate because from him could be obtained the Oakland agency for the bicycle.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

So Hermann von Schmidt found it a goodly asset to have Martin for a brother-in-law, but in his heart of hearts he couldn't understand where it all came in.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

Having read of his sailing in the morning papers, Bernard Higginbotham, Gertrude, and all the family came to say good-by, as did Hermann von Schmidt and Marian.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)