adj
Alsatian
al-SAY-shuhn
Alsatian (adj) means relating to Alsace, the region in northeastern France. Example: “The restaurant serves traditional Alsatian dishes like choucroute.”
adj
1
Relating to Alsace, the region in northeastern France.
"The restaurant serves traditional Alsatian dishes like choucroute."
noun
1
A German Shepherd dog (the common British term).
"They adopted an Alsatian puppy from the shelter."
How to use Alsatian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Alsace, or — especially in British English — a German Shepherd dog.
UK vs US
In British English, "Alsatian" is a common name for the breed Americans call a "German Shepherd".
Easily confused with
German Shepherd
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Word forms
- Plural
- Alsatians
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Etymology
Formed from Alsace + -ian.
Rhymes for Alsatian
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What does “Alsatian” mean?
The word “Alsatian” means relating to Alsace, the region in northeastern France. In plain terms, relating to Alsace, or — especially in British English — a German Shepherd dog.
How do you pronounce “Alsatian”?
“Alsatian” is pronounced al-SAY-shuhn (/ælˈseɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Alsatian” in a sentence?
Here is “Alsatian” used in a sentence: “The restaurant serves traditional Alsatian dishes like choucroute.”
What part of speech is “Alsatian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Alsatian” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “Alsatian” have?
“Alsatian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Alsace, the region in northeastern France.
