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alsatian

/ælˈseɪʃən/

Meanings
  • noun

    A breed of large, powerful dog originating from Germany, also known as the German Shepherd Dog or Alsatian Wolf Dog.

    - "The Alsatian is a popular breed for police and guard work."
    - "My family has an Alsatian as a pet."
    - "Can you walk the Alsatian in the park?"

Synonyms

Alsatian shepherd , German Shepherd , Elsassian , Elsatian
Variants
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Alsatian , Alsatians , Alsace , Alsatia , Elsass , German shepherd , German shepherds , german shepherds
Etymology
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The name 'Alsatian' comes from the historical region of Alsace, located in northwestern Germany and northeastern France, where the breed originated.


Trivia
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  1. The Alsatian breed was originally developed for herding and guarding livestock.

  2. Alsatians are highly intelligent and trainable, making them popular choices for various roles, including police and military work.


Related Concepts
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  1. German Shepherd Dog: An alternate name for the Alsatian breed.


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The Alsatian breed has been featured in various forms of media, including literature, film, and television. For example, the breed was famously used in the German Shepherd's role in the Rin Tin Tin film series.

How to Memorize "alsatian"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the Alsatian as a large, powerful dog with a strong build and piercing eyes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the Alsatian with its role as a working dog, such as a police or guard dog.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'A Large, Strong, and Intelligent Canine' to remember the key characteristics of the Alsatian.


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