Alsatian etymology

Etymology:

• The word "Alsatian" comes from the Alsatian German word "Elsässer" or "Alsaßer", which means "person from Alsace".
• In turn, "Alsace" is derived from the Old High German word "Alisaz", which means "place of the Albs".

Meaning:

• Adjective: Relating to the region of Alsace in eastern France, located along the Rhine River.
• Noun: A person from the region of Alsace.

Origin:

• Linguistic Origin: The name "Alsace" is of Celtic origin and is thought to be derived from the Gallic word "Alisacia", which refers to a fortified settlement or hilltop.
• Historical Origin: The region of Alsace was originally inhabited by Celtic tribes known as the Sequani. In the 1st century AD, it was conquered by the Roman Empire and became part of the province of Germania Superior. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Alsace became part of the Frankish Kingdom and later the Holy Roman Empire. In the 17th century, it was officially annexed by France.

Alsatian relate terms

• Alsace

  Etymology and Origin The name Alsace comes from the German phrase Elsass which itse

• German

  Etymology The word German derives from the Latin word Germanus which in turn origin

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• sauerkraut

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• denizen

  Etymology Late Middle English in the sense dweller in a city or town from Old

• habitant

  Etymology Habit noun is derived from the Latin word habitus meaning outward appearan

• shepherd

  Etymology Meaning and Origin of Shepherd Etymology Old English sceaphierde Proto

• shepherd

  Etymology Meaning and Origin of Shepherd Etymology Old English sceaphierde Proto

• police

  Etymology The word police originates from the Old French term police which is itse

• clothes horse

  Etymology The term clotheshorse originated from the combination of two words Clothes