1. coming from or situated beyond the mountains, especially beyond the Alps from an Italian perspective
Usage: geographical
2. foreign or barbarous
Usage: archaic

1. a cold northerly wind that blows in the western Mediterranean
Usage: meteorological

Examples

• The tramontane regions beyond the Alps were considered remote and mysterious.
• Ancient Romans viewed tramontane peoples as uncivilized barbarians.
• The tramontane wind brought clear skies and cooler temperatures to southern France.
• Sailors in the Mediterranean know to prepare for the strong tramontane gusts.
• The tramontane territories were difficult to reach in medieval times.
• Local fishermen waited for the tramontane to subside before heading out to sea.