Alemanni

or Al·a·man·ni

[ al-uh-man-ahy ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. a confederation of Germanic tribes, first recorded in the 3rd century a.d., that settled in the area between the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers, and made harassing attacks against the Roman Empire.

Alemanni

/ ˌæləˈmɑːnɪ /

noun

1. a West Germanic people who settled in the 4th century ad between the Rhine, the Main, and the Danube

Word History and Origins

Origin of Alemanni¹

First recorded in 1700–10; from Latin, of Germanic origin; cognate with Gothic alamans “totality of humankind,” equivalent to ala- + mann- ; all, man. almighty

Word History and Origins

Origin of Alemanni¹

C18: from Latin, of Germanic origin; related to Gothic alamans a totality of people

Example Sentences

Within a few years after his death, it was overthrown by the Alemanni.

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Julian is successful against the Alemanni and Franks in Gaul.

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Gaul is invaded by the Alemanni; they are repulsed by Gratian.

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He leads the first attack of the Romans against the Alemanni.

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The Alemanni who had invaded Italy are overwhelmed by Aurelian.

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