cisalpine /sɪsˈælpaɪn/ adjective1 •On this side of the Alps (chiefly the south side where Rome is located).[T]he said floud of Rubicon disseuereth the Galle Cisalpine from Italie. — 1564
Cisalpine /sɪsˈælpaɪn/adjective 2noun 2forms 1 adjective2 •(UK, historical) Of or pertaining to cisalpinism (“a movement in 18th–19th century Britain among Roman Catholics which took the view that allegiance to the Crown was compatible with allegiance to the pope, and that Roman Catholics should be emancipated from various legal restrictions”). •(historical) Synonym of Gallican (“of or pertaining to Gallicanism (“the doctrine that the church of France is autonomous, especially in relation to the pope”)”). noun2 •(UK, historical) In 18th–19th century Britain, a Roman Catholic opponent of ultramontanism and advocate of Catholic emancipation through compromise and obedience to secular authorities. •(historical) Synonym of Gallican (“an adherent to, and supporter of, Gallicanism”). formsCisalpines