transalpine

/tɹansˈalpaɪn/

/tɹænsˈælpaɪn/

[noun] [adjective]

Transalpine

[NOUN]

one living on or coming from the other side of the Alps from Italy

transalpine

[ADJECTIVE]

on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)

synonyms : ultramontane

Examples

1. so when, as proconsul of the Roman state, he was appointed to govern the province of transalpine Gaul, he found the perfect theatre that would serve as his field of military glory.

2. Instead of looking to the eastern Mediterranean for protection and for the ruler who was his natural ally, the pope now looks to a northern transalpine ruler.