noun, plural Bur·schen·schaf·ten [boo r-shuh n-shahf-tuh n] /ˈbʊər ʃənˌʃɑf tən/. German. (at German universities)
- any of certain associations of students formed to promote patriotism, Christian conduct, and liberal ideas but now primarily social fraternities.
noun
- a students’ fraternity, originally one concerned with Christian ideals, patriotism, etc