transalpine

[ trans-al-pahyn, -pin, tranz- ]

adjective

1. situated beyond the Alps, especially toward the north as viewed from Italy.
2. passing or extending across or through the Alps:

   a transalpine railway.

3. of, relating to, or characteristic of peoples or lands beyond the Alps.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of a country beyond the Alps.

transalpine

/ trænzˈælpaɪn /

adjective

1. situated in or relating to places beyond the Alps, esp from Italy
2. passing over the Alps

noun

1. a transalpine person

Word History and Origins

Origin of transalpine¹

1580–90; < Latin trānsalpīnus across the Alps, equivalent to trāns- trans- + Alp ( ēs ) the Alps + -īnus -ine ¹

Example Sentences

Prosecutors are investigating the group for closing a valve on the Transalpine Pipeline in Bavaria last year and a protest at a refinery in Brandenburg.

From Reuters

Across the platform, I spotted the scarlet cars of the Rhaetian Railway, and the wood-lined, century-old dining car of a transalpine train known as the Gourmino.

From New York Times

The French president and Italian prime minister were dubbed Europe’s “new power couple” by Politico in July, amid reports of a transalpine bromance.

From Washington Post

The 3.6 billion franc tunnel, the culmination of Switzerland’s efforts to ease the transalpine journey which began with the opening of the Gotthard summit tunnel in 1882, can carry up to 170 freight trains and 180 passenger trains per day.

From Reuters

Last year, there were around 900,000 transalpine truck journeys, according to Swiss Federal Office of Transport.

From Reuters