ultramontane

/ˈʌltrəˈmɑnˌteɪn/
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Other forms: ultramontanes

Definitions of ultramontane
  1. adjective
    on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)
    synonyms: transalpine
    tramontane, transmontane
    on or coming from the other side of the mountains (from the speaker)
  2. adjective
    on the Italian or Roman side of the Alps
    synonyms: cisalpine
    cismontane
    on this (the speaker's) side of the mountains
  3. adjective
    of or relating to ultramontanism
  4. noun
    a Roman Catholic who advocates ultramontanism (supreme papal authority in matters of faith and discipline)
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    Roman Catholic
    a member of the Roman Catholic Church
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