Altbayern

== German == === Alternative forms === Altbaiern (sometimes in historic and linguistic literature) === Etymology === From alt +‎ Bayern. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈaltˌbaɪ̯ɐn/ === Proper noun === Altbayern n (proper noun, genitive Altbayerns or (optionally with an article) Altbayern) the traditional core areas of Bavaria, specifically those where dialects of Bavarian have been spoken, roughly equivalent to the modern Regierungsbezirke of Oberbayern, Niederbayern and Oberpfalz ==== Usage notes ==== Although mostly Bavarian-speaking as well, Austria and South Tyrol are never included in the term. ==== Related terms ==== Altbayer altbayerisch