What's the difference between transalpine and ultramontane?

Transalpine


Definition:

  • (a.) Being on the farther side of the Alps in regard to Rome, that is, on the north or west side of the Alps; of or pertaining to the region or the people beyond the Alps; as, transalpine Gaul; -- opposed to cisalpine.
  • (n.) A native or inhabitant of a country beyond the Alps, that is, out of Italy.

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Ultramontane


Definition:

  • () Being beyond the mountains; specifically, being beyond the Alps, in respect to the one who speaks.
  • (n.) One who resides beyond the mountains, especially beyond the Alps; a foreigner.
  • (n.) One who maintains extreme views favoring the pope's supremacy. See Ultramontanism.

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