lancastrian

• Relatif au Lancashire ou à la ville de Lancaster en Angleterre ; se dit aussi d'une personne originaire de cette région.

Relating to Lancashire or the city of Lancaster in England; also refers to a person from that region.

1. Related to the House of Lancaster or its supportersC1formalbritish

   Pertaining to the former English royal house of Lancaster, or to those who supported that house, especially during the Wars of the Roses.

   lancastrien (relatif à la maison de Lancastre)

   • The Lancastrian claim to the throne was challenged by the Yorkists.
   • She studied the Lancastrian dynasty in her history course.
   • Many Lancastrian nobles lost their lands after the war.

2. Related to the city of Lancaster or its residentsB2formalbritish

   Of or concerning the city of Lancaster in Lancashire, England, or its inhabitants.

   lancastrien (relatif à la ville de Lancaster)

   • The Lancastrian dialect has some unique vocabulary.
   • They visited the Lancastrian castle during their trip.
   • A Lancastrian tradition is the annual music festival.

• Nom désignant un habitant de Lancaster ou un partisan de la maison de Lancastre.

A noun referring to a person from Lancaster or a supporter of the House of Lancaster.

nom propre

1. C1formalbritish

   A person who was a member or supporter of the House of Lancaster, especially during the Wars of the Roses in England.

   Partisan de la maison de Lancastre

   • The Lancastrians fought against the Yorkists in the Wars of the Roses.
   • He was a proud Lancastrian, loyal to the red rose.
   • Many Lancastrians were killed at the Battle of Towton.

2. Resident of LancasterB1formalbritish

   A person who lives in or comes from the city of Lancaster, in Lancashire, England.

   Habitant de Lancaster

   • She is a Lancastrian, born and raised in the city.
   • The Lancastrians are known for their friendly nature.
   • A group of Lancastrians gathered for the annual festival.