Alsacean
|al-say-shun|
/ælˈseɪʃən/
from or relating to Alsace
Etymology
'Alsacean' originates from English formation using the place name 'Alsace' (from French 'Alsace'), with the English adjectival/demonym suffix '-an' added to form 'Alsacean'.
'Alsacean' developed from the place name 'Alsace', which in English came from Old French/Medieval Latin forms of the regional name (Old High German 'Elsâz' / German 'Elsass'), and the modern English demonym/adjective was formed by adding the suffix '-an' to create 'Alsacean'.
Initially the root 'Alsace' referred only to the geographic region; over time the derived form 'Alsacean' came to mean 'a person from Alsace' or 'relating to Alsace' in English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person from Alsace (a region in northeastern France); a native or inhabitant of Alsace.
She is an Alsacean who moved to Paris for university.
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Adjective 1
relating to Alsace, its people, culture, language, products, or characteristics.
Alsacean cuisine includes dishes like tarte flambée and choucroute.
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Last updated: 2025/08/13 01:44