Alsace-Lorraine

[ al-sas-law-reyn, -loh-, -seys-; French al-zas-law-ren ]

noun
  1. a region in NE France, including the former provinces of Alsace and Lorraine: part of Germany 1871–1919, 1940–45. 5,607 sq. mi. (14,522 sq. km).

Other words from Alsace-Lorraine

  • Al·sace-Lor·rain·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for Alsace-Lorraine

Alsace-Lorraine

noun
  1. an area of NE France, comprising the modern regions of Alsace and Lorraine: under German rule 1871–1919 and 1940–44. Area: 14 522 sq km (5607 sq miles): German name: Elsass-Lothringen

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