transalpine

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun one living on or coming from the other side of the Alps from Italy
  2. adjective on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)

Etymology

From trans- + Alpine.

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