savoyard

• Nom désignant un habitant de la Savoie, région historique et actuelle, ou un interprète des opérettes de Gilbert et Sullivan.

A noun referring to a performer in the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan, or a resident of the historical region of Savoy.

nom propre

1. Gilbert and Sullivan performerC1formalbritishart

   A person who performs in or is an enthusiast of the comic operettas written by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan.

   Savoyard (interprète de Gilbert et Sullivan)

   • The local theater group is full of dedicated Savoyards.
   • She has been a passionate Savoyard since her youth, performing in 'The Mikado'.
   • The Savoyards gathered for their annual festival celebrating Gilbert and Sullivan.

2. Resident of SavoyC1formal

   A native or inhabitant of the historical region of Savoy, located in the Western Alps, now part of France and Italy.

   Habitant de la Savoie

   • The Savoyards have a distinct cultural heritage and dialect.
   • Many Savoyards are proud of their alpine traditions.
   • The cuisine of the Savoyards features cheese and potatoes.