"Alpine republic" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Alpine republics [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Alpine republic (plural Alpine republics)
  1. (informal, often journalistic) A country in the Alps; usually Switzerland or Austria. Tags: informal Translations (Translations): Alpenrepublik [feminine] (German)
    Sense id: en-Alpine_republic-en-noun-mCd6ngPQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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