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Alsatian

Pronunciation: /alˈseɪʃ(ə)n/
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Definition of Alsatian

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

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Remember that the ending of Alsatian is spelled -tian; the dog is named after the French region of Alsace.

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