alp

¹

[ alp ]

noun

1. a high mountain.

A.L.P.

²

or ALP

abbreviation for

1. American Labor Party.

ALP

¹

abbreviation for

1. Australian Labor Party

alp

²

/ ælp /

noun

1. (in the European Alps) an area of pasture above the valley bottom but below the mountain peaks
2. a high mountain

Word History and Origins

Origin of alp¹

First recorded in 1635–1645; back formation from Alps

Word History and Origins

Origin of alp¹

C14: back formation from Alps, from French Alpes (pl), from Latin Alpēs, from Greek Alpeis

Example Sentences

The complaint makes comparisons to an international programme in 2016 in which the Australian Labor Party, or ALP, sent delegates to help with Bernie Sanders' campaign.

From BBC

In that instance, however, the ALP paid for flights and daily stipends.

From BBC

Meanwhile Alp Toker, director of Netblocks, said the social media platform's explanation of how the issue was fixed "isn't particularly consistent" with a DDoS attack.

From BBC

The climbs and descents can be as steep as a Swiss Alp, as the M’s have displayed thus far.

From Seattle Times

Zoe said: "I have made a complaint to the council and the ALP they should have realised and managed that situation."

From BBC