Schleiermacher

biographical name

Schlei·​er·​ma·​cher ˈshlī-ər-ˌmä-ḵər How to pronounce Schleiermacher (audio)
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Friedrich Ernst Daniel 1768–1834 German theologian and philosopher

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“Schleiermacher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Schleiermacher. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.

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