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Alm is a term with multiple meanings in German-speaking regions of Europe. The most common meaning refers to an alpine pasture in the Alps, where cattle and other livestock are grazed during the summer. An Alm is typically located above the treeline and may include shepherds' huts, barns, and seasonal farms. The seasonal movement of livestock to and from such pastures is part of the traditional practice of transhumance, and in some areas the cattle drive down in autumn is celebrated as Almabtrieb.
Geographically, the word is also used in place names. Many places in Austria, southern Germany, and Switzerland
Beyond its geographic use, Alm is a surname and appears in organizational abbreviations. As a surname, Alm
The term is therefore polysemous, with its primary sense rooted in pastoral alpine landscapes, while also functioning