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Alsatian
(redirected from Alsation)

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Al·sa·tian  (l-sshn)
adj.
Of or relating to Alsace or to its inhabitants or culture.
n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Alsace.
2. Chiefly British A German shepherd.

Alsatian [ælˈseɪʃən]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a large wolflike breed of dog often used as a guard or guide dog and by the police Also called German shepherd German shepherd dog
2. (Placename) a native or inhabitant of Alsace
3. (Historical Terms) (in the 17th century) a criminal or debtor who took refuge in the Whitefriars area of London
adj
(Placename) of or relating to Alsace or its inhabitants
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Alsatian - a native or inhabitant of Alsace
denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, indweller - a person who inhabits a particular place
2.Alsatian - breed of large shepherd dogs used in police work and as a guide for the blindalsatian - breed of large shepherd dogs used in police work and as a guide for the blind
sheep dog, sheepdog, shepherd dog - any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep
Adj.1.Alsatian - of or relating to or characteristic of Alsace or its inhabitantsAlsatian - of or relating to or characteristic of Alsace or its inhabitants
Translations
Alsatian [ælˈseɪʃən]
A. ADJalsaciano
B. N
1. (= person) → alsaciano/a m/f
2. (Brit) (also Alsatian dog) → (perro m) pastor m alemán, perro m lobo
Alsatian [ælˈseɪʃən]
n
(= person from Alsace) → Alsacien(ne) m/f
(British) (= German shepherd) → berger m allemand
adj (= from Alsace) → alsacien(ne), d'Alsace
Alsatian
adjelsässisch; the Alsatian peopledie Elsässer pl
n (= dialect)Elsässisch nt

alsatian
n (Brit: also alsatian dog) → (Deutscher) Schäferhund
Alsatian [ælˈseɪʃn]
1. n
a. (Brit) (dog) → pastore m tedesco, (cane m) lupo
b. (person) → alsaziano/a
2. adjalsaziano/a


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