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ultramontane

ultramontane

9.9
A region on the other side of the Alps from Italy
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/
  • Archaic
translation icon : ultramontano
  • The historian detailed the ultramontane regions in Italy that lie beyond the Alps.

Examples

  • Trade routes connected cisalpine and ultramontane regions throughout the Middle Ages.

  • The historian described the ultramontane provinces in relation to their position relative to the Alps.

  • The conflict arose between the bishops from the north and their ultramontane counterparts.

  • The ultramontane views of the church were evident in the council's decisions.

  • Many ultramontane regions have unique cultural traditions.

  • Many travelers visit the ultramontane areas to experience their distinct alpine culture.

  • The map illustrated the ultramontane territories, highlighting their geographical significance.

Synonyms

transalpine
vsultramontane
9.9

Situated on the other side of the Alps from Italy

is used from an Italian or Roman viewpoint rather than neutral geographic description
transmontane
vsultramontane
  • Formal
9.9

On the other side of the mountains from where you are

is used from an Italian or Roman viewpoint focused specifically on the Alps

Surface Forms

ultramontane positive

Morphology

ultramontane = montane (semi-transparent) = ultra + montane

The word is built transparently from ultra- plus montane, but the learned geographical sense may not be obvious to all B1 learners.

Etymology

Ultramontane comes from the parts ultra 'beyond' and montane 'mountains', so it originally meant the land 'beyond the mountains' from the view of people north of the Alps. That's why it describes places located on the other side of the Alps.