"Transalpine" is a word in ENGLISH
Being on the farther side of the Alps in regard to
Rome, that is, on the north or west side of the Alps; of or pertaining
to the region or the people beyond the Alps; as, transalpine Gaul; --
opposed to cisalpine.
A native or inhabitant of a country beyond the Alps,
that is, out of Italy.
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Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to send over a dozen of their most trustworthy students. The Captain hesitated, then said, "Would it also be possible to send a dozen or so of the other kind?"
On the hither side of the Alps with reference to Rome, that is, on the south side of the Alps; …
Read the complete definitionA prefix, signifying over, beyond, through and through, on the other side, as in transalpine, beyond the Alps; transform, to …
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