tramontane
/trəˈmɑːnteɪn/
adjective
- Located on the other side of the mountains, especially the Alps; foreign or from beyond the mountains.
- They traveled to a tramontane village that was isolated from the rest of the country.
- The tramontane winds brought cold air from the north.
- The tramontane regions of Europe have a different climate and culture.
noun
- A person who lives beyond the mountains, especially the Alps; a foreigner or outsider.
- The tramontane brought news from lands far beyond the mountain passes.
- In ancient times, a tramontane was often considered a barbarian by the Romans.
- The locals viewed the tramontane with suspicion because of his strange customs.