Alsatian
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See also alsatian
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English [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
Adjective [edit]
Alsatian (not comparable)
- Of or relating to Alsace
Translations [edit]
of or relating to Alsace
Noun [edit]
Alsatian (plural Alsatians)
- A person from Alsace
- (Australia, New Zealand, UK, dated US) English name for a breed of dog called German shepherd until the first World War, changed at that time due to anti-German sentiment.
Alternative forms [edit]
Usage notes [edit]
This word can be used with an uppercase or lowercase first letter.
Synonyms [edit]
- (dog): alsatian, Alsatian shepherd, German shepherd
Translations [edit]
person from Alsace
dog — see German shepherd
Proper noun [edit]
Alsatian
- The language or dialect of Alsace
Translations [edit]
language of Alsace
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External links [edit]
References [edit]
- The Macquarie Dictionary