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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Someone from a country the other side of the Alps, seen from the point of view of Italy; a non-Italian.
2. 2
   one living on or coming from the other side of the Alps from Italy wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   On the other side of the Alps (usually with respect to Rome, therefore the north side). not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

foreignoverseastramontaneultramontaneultramontane

Antonyms

All antonyms

;cisalpinecismontane

Etymology

From trans- + Alpine.

Related phrases

Transalpine Gaulishtransalpine gaulish

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