Alsatian
See also: alsatian
English
Alternative forms
- alsatian (dog)
Pronunciation
- enPR: ăl-sā'shən, IPA(key): /ælˈseɪʃən/
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Adjective
Alsatian (not comparable)
- Of or relating to Alsace.
Translations
of or relating to Alsace
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Noun
Alsatian (plural Alsatians)
- A native or inhabitant of Alsace.
- (Australia, New Zealand, Britain, dated US) A German shepherd dog.
Usage notes
- Alsatian was an official name for the German Shepherd Dog in many Commonwealth nations, and although no longer official, remains in common everyday usage in many countries including the United Kingdom.
Synonyms
- (person): Elsatian, Elsassian (rare, in German contexts)
- (dog): Alsatian shepherd, German shepherd
Translations
person from Alsace
dog — see German shepherd
Proper noun
Alsatian
Translations
Further reading
References
- The Macquarie Dictionary
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