Alsatian

 
Pronunciation: /alˈseɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

  • 1British a large dog of a breed typically used as guard dogs or for police work. Also called German shepherd.
  • 2a native or inhabitant of Alsace.

adjective

  • relating to Alsace or its inhabitants.

Origin:

from medieval Latin Alsatia 'Alsace' + -an

Spelling help

Remember that the ending of Alsatian is spelled -tianAlsace.