Alsatian
of or relating to Alsace or its inhabitants.
of or relating to Alsatia.
a native or inhabitant of Alsace.
a resident or native of Alsatia.
Also called Alsatian dog .Chiefly British. German shepherd.
Origin of Alsatian
1Other words from Alsatian
- an·ti-Al·sa·tian, adjective, noun
- pro-Al·sa·tian, adjective, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for Alsatian
/ (ælˈseɪʃən) /
Officially called: German shepherd, German shepherd dog a large wolflike breed of dog often used as a guard or guide dog and by the police
a native or inhabitant of Alsace
(in the 17th century) a criminal or debtor who took refuge in the Whitefriars area of London
of or relating to Alsace or its inhabitants
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