adj
Alsatian
al-SAY-shuhn
adj
1
Relating to Alsace, the region in northeastern France.
"The restaurant serves traditional Alsatian dishes like choucroute."
noun
1
A German Shepherd dog (the common British term).
"They adopted an Alsatian puppy from the shelter."
How to Use Alsatian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Alsace, or — especially in British English — a German Shepherd dog.
UK vs US
In British English, "Alsatian" is a common name for the breed Americans call a "German Shepherd".
Easily confused with
German Shepherd
Word Forms
Alsatians plural
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Etymology
Formed from Alsace + -ian.