Alsatian

[ al-sey-shuhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Alsace or its inhabitants.
2. of or relating to Alsatia.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Alsace.
2. a resident or native of Alsatia.
3. Also called Alsatian dog. Chiefly British. German shepherd.

Alsatian

/ ælˈseɪʃən /

noun

1. Officially calledGerman shepherdGerman shepherd dog a large wolflike breed of dog often used as a guard or guide dog and by the police
2. a native or inhabitant of Alsace
3. (in the 17th century) a criminal or debtor who took refuge in the Whitefriars area of London

adjective

1. of or relating to Alsace or its inhabitants

Other Words From

• an·ti-Al·sa·tian adjective noun
• pro-Al·sa·tian adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Alsatian¹

First recorded in 1685–95; from Medieval Latin Alsati(a) Alsace + -an

Example Sentences

At one point, a model sauntered down the runway walking a black Alsatian dog, a seemingly whimsical addition that had onlookers snapping away on their cameras.

From Seattle Times

An unimpressed voter in Leicester set their two Alsatians on one MP.

From BBC

Like the Alsatian German Nobel Prize laureate, Hern had broad interests, including music, photography and theology.

From Los Angeles Times

This recipe, for sausages roasted atop shredded cabbage, onions and jarred sauerkraut, is inspired by the flavors of the Alsatian classic.

From Washington Post

Watching the rain out the window, we took our time over lunch: crispy chicken with sweet potato puree and a trout tartare in an emulsion of Bibeleskaes, the Alsatian fromage blanc.

From Washington Post