alamannian
|a-la-man-ni-an|
C2
/ˌæləˈmæniən/
related to the Alamanni
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alamannian' originates from the Latin word 'Alamannus,' which referred to the Alamanni tribes.
Historical Evolution
'Alamannus' transformed into the Old High German word 'Alamannia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'alamannian.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the Alamanni tribes, but over time it evolved to describe anything related to them.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the Alamanni, a group of Germanic tribes that lived in what is now southwestern Germany and Switzerland.
The Alamannian culture had a significant influence on the region.
Synonyms
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