Synonyms for ultramontane

Synonyms for (noun) ultramontane

Synonyms: ultramontane

Definition: a Roman Catholic who advocates ultramontanism (supreme papal authority in matters of faith and discipline)

Similar words: Roman Catholic

Definition: a member of the Roman Catholic Church


Synonyms for (adj) ultramontane

Synonyms: cisalpine, ultramontane

Definition: on the Italian or Roman side of the Alps

Usage: ancient cisalpine Gaul included an area south and east of the Alps

Similar words: cismontane

Definition: on this (the speaker's) side of the mountains

Usage: a contest in Virginia between a cismontane and a tramontane people


Synonyms: transalpine, ultramontane

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

Usage: ancient transalpine Gaul was an area northwest of the Alps and included modern France and Belgium; Cracow was a transalpine university

Similar words: tramontane, transmontane

Definition: on or coming from the other side of the mountains (from the speaker)

Usage: the transmontane section of the state; tramontane winds


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