transtigritane

English

Etymology

From Latin Trānstigrītānus, from trans + Tigris + -anus.

Adjective

transtigritane (not comparable)

1. located beyond the river Tigris
   • 2005, The Cambridge Ancient History, The Crisis, volume 12, page 83:

     Armenia was placed under Roman protection, Rome arrogated to herself the right to appoint the king of Iberia and to control a number of dependent territories between the Tigris and Armenia, thus effectively acquiring a zone of influence which stretched deep into the transtigritane area.