alemannian

/ˌælɪˈmɑːnɪən/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to the Alemanni, a group of Germanic tribes that lived in central and southern Europe during the Roman Empire and early Middle Ages.

“The alemannian dialect was spoken by the Alemanni tribes in ancient Germany.”

2. noun

A member or descendant of the Alemanni.

“The alemannian family has lived in this region for centuries.”

Synonyms

  • Germanic
  • barbarian
  • tribal

Antonyms

  • civilized
  • urban