Definition of transalpine

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Definition of transalpine

  • on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps) (adjective)

    Examples

    1. ancient transalpine Gaul was an area northwest of the Alps and included modern France and Belgium
    2. Cracow was a transalpine university

    Synonyms

    1. ultramontane
  • one living on or coming from the other side of the Alps from Italy (noun)

See definition of transalpine in Merriam Webster