<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>of, pertaining to, on, or part of any lofty mountain.</li><li>very high; elevated.</li><li>of, pertaining to, on, or part of the Alps.</li><li>Botany. growing on mountains above the limit of tree growth: alpine plants.</li><li>often Alpine.</li><li>of or relating to downhill skiing or a competitive downhill skiing event.</li><li>Compare Nordic.</li><li>Anthropology. (no longer in technical use) having the features characteristic of an Alpine.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Alpine, Anthropology. (no longer in technical use) a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair.</li></ul>