geneva

[ juh-nee-vuh ]

/ dʒəˈni və /

noun

Hollands.

Origin of geneva

First recorded in 1700–10; from Dutch genever, from Old French genevre “juniper berries,” from assumed Vulgar Latin jeniperus, from Latin jūniperus “juniper tree, juniper wood, juniper berry”

Words nearby geneva

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Definition for geneva (2 of 2)

Geneva

[ juh-nee-vuh ]

/ dʒəˈni və /

noun

a city in and the capital of the canton of Geneva, in southwestern Switzerland, on the Lake of Geneva: seat of the League of Nations 1920–46.

a canton in southwestern Switzerland. 109 sq. mi. (282 sq. km).

Lake of Geneva. Also called Lake Leman

[leyk-lee-muhn] /ˈleɪk ˈli mən/ . a lake between southwestern Switzerland and France. 45 miles (72 km) long; 225 sq. mi. (583 sq. km).

a city in central New York.

a female given name.

French Genève (for defs. 1-3) .

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Example sentences from the Web for geneva

Experts pointed us to identical passages in each of the four Geneva treaties, known as "Common Article 3."
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: Dec. 14|PunditFact.com|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Outposts budded in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Geneva, and various other burgs, including, yes, Amsterdam.
The Life and Art of Radical Provocateur—and Commune Leader—Otto Muehl|Anthony Haden-Guest|September 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To break up the trip to Zaire, the two stopped in Geneva to meet with leaders at the World Health Organization.
The Original Ebola Hunter|Abby Haglage|September 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“We follow the Geneva Convention, just like any country,” said Sabin Hadad, spokesperson for the Israeli Interior Ministry.
Gay Palestinians In Israel: The 'Invisible Men'|Itay Hod|August 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

On June 5, a highway worker cutting an overgrown patch along a road in Geneva, Wisconsin, came upon a pair of discarded suitcases.
How ‘MrHandcuffs’ Ended Up With Two Corpses in Suitcases|Michael Daly|June 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Jacques Necker was born in Geneva, and went up to the city, like many another country boy, to make his fortune.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Vol. 2 of 14|Elbert Hubbard
He studied at Toulouse, and was employed for some time as a private tutor at Geneva and Rouen.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3|Various
Arrival at Geneva of the minister Viret, a very excellent man.
Letters of John Calvin, Volume II (of 4)|Jules Bonnet
Mademoiselle Curchod's father was then dead, and she was living at Geneva, supporting her mother by teaching.
Lausanne|Francis Henry Gribble
The contests between parties within the city became almost scandalous, and the independent existence of Geneva was threatened.
A History of the Reformation (Vol. 2 of 2)|Thomas M. Lindsay

British Dictionary definitions for geneva

Geneva

/ (dʒɪˈniːvə) /

noun

a city in SW Switzerland, in the Rhône valley on Lake Geneva: centre of Calvinism; headquarters of the International Red Cross (1864), the International Labour Office (1925), the League of Nations (1929–46), the World Health Organization, and the European office of the United Nations; banking centre. Pop: 177 500 (2002 est)

a canton in SW Switzerland. Capital: Geneva. Pop: 419 300 (2002 est). Area: 282 sq km (109 sq miles)French name: Genève German name: Genf

Lake Geneva a lake between SW Switzerland and E France: fed and drained by the River Rhône, it is the largest of the Alpine lakes; the surface is subject to considerable changes of level. Area: 580 sq km (224 sq miles)French name: Lac Léman German name: Genfersee

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Cultural definitions for geneva

Geneva

City in southwestern Switzerland, lying on the western end of Lake Geneva, where the Rhone River leaves the lake.

notes for Geneva

Because of Switzerland's strict neutrality, Geneva provides an impartial meeting ground for representatives of other nations.

notes for Geneva

The city housed the headquarters of the League of Nations in the Palace of Nations, which is now the European headquarters of the United Nations.

notes for Geneva

The International Labor Organization, the International Red Cross, and the World Council of Churches are also based in Geneva.

notes for Geneva

Under the leadership of John Calvin in the sixteenth century, Geneva was the center of Protestantism.

notes for Geneva

The Geneva Accords were a group of four agreements made in 1954, ending seven and a half years of war in Indochina.

notes for Geneva

The Geneva Conventions, signed first in 1864 and then in 1906, 1929, 1949, and 1977, provide rules for the humane treatment of prisoners and wounded persons during a war.

单词	geneva
释义	geneva [ juh-nee-vuh ] / dʒəˈni və / noun Hollands. Origin of geneva First recorded in 1700–10; from Dutch genever, from Old French genevre “juniper berries,” from assumed Vulgar Latin jeniperus, from Latin jūniperus “juniper tree, juniper wood, juniper berry” Words nearby geneva genetics, genetic screening, genetic testing, genetotrophic, gene transfer, geneva, Geneva bands, Geneva Convention, Geneva Conventions, Geneva cross, Geneva gown Definition for geneva (2 of 2) Geneva [ juh-nee-vuh ] / dʒəˈni və / noun a city in and the capital of the canton of Geneva, in southwestern Switzerland, on the Lake of Geneva: seat of the League of Nations 1920–46. a canton in southwestern Switzerland. 109 sq. mi. (282 sq. km). Lake of Geneva. Also called Lake Leman [leyk-lee-muhn] /ˈleɪk ˈli mən/ . a lake between southwestern Switzerland and France. 45 miles (72 km) long; 225 sq. mi. (583 sq. km). a city in central New York. a female given name. French Genève (for defs. 1-3) . Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for geneva Experts pointed us to identical passages in each of the four Geneva treaties, known as "Common Article 3." Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: Dec. 14\|PunditFact.com\|December 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Outposts budded in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Geneva, and various other burgs, including, yes, Amsterdam. The Life and Art of Radical Provocateur—and Commune Leader—Otto Muehl\|Anthony Haden-Guest\|September 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST To break up the trip to Zaire, the two stopped in Geneva to meet with leaders at the World Health Organization. The Original Ebola Hunter\|Abby Haglage\|September 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “We follow the Geneva Convention, just like any country,” said Sabin Hadad, spokesperson for the Israeli Interior Ministry. Gay Palestinians In Israel: The 'Invisible Men'\|Itay Hod\|August 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST On June 5, a highway worker cutting an overgrown patch along a road in Geneva, Wisconsin, came upon a pair of discarded suitcases. How ‘MrHandcuffs’ Ended Up With Two Corpses in Suitcases\|Michael Daly\|June 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Jacques Necker was born in Geneva, and went up to the city, like many another country boy, to make his fortune. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Vol. 2 of 14\|Elbert Hubbard He studied at Toulouse, and was employed for some time as a private tutor at Geneva and Rouen. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3\|Various Arrival at Geneva of the minister Viret, a very excellent man. Letters of John Calvin, Volume II (of 4)\|Jules Bonnet Mademoiselle Curchod's father was then dead, and she was living at Geneva, supporting her mother by teaching. Lausanne\|Francis Henry Gribble The contests between parties within the city became almost scandalous, and the independent existence of Geneva was threatened. A History of the Reformation (Vol. 2 of 2)\|Thomas M. Lindsay British Dictionary definitions for geneva Geneva / (dʒɪˈniːvə) / noun a city in SW Switzerland, in the Rhône valley on Lake Geneva: centre of Calvinism; headquarters of the International Red Cross (1864), the International Labour Office (1925), the League of Nations (1929–46), the World Health Organization, and the European office of the United Nations; banking centre. Pop: 177 500 (2002 est) a canton in SW Switzerland. Capital: Geneva. Pop: 419 300 (2002 est). Area: 282 sq km (109 sq miles)French name: Genève German name: Genf Lake Geneva a lake between SW Switzerland and E France: fed and drained by the River Rhône, it is the largest of the Alpine lakes; the surface is subject to considerable changes of level. Area: 580 sq km (224 sq miles)French name: Lac Léman German name: Genfersee Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for geneva Geneva City in southwestern Switzerland, lying on the western end of Lake Geneva, where the Rhone River leaves the lake. notes for Geneva Because of Switzerland's strict neutrality, Geneva provides an impartial meeting ground for representatives of other nations. notes for Geneva The city housed the headquarters of the League of Nations in the Palace of Nations, which is now the European headquarters of the United Nations. notes for Geneva The International Labor Organization, the International Red Cross, and the World Council of Churches are also based in Geneva. notes for Geneva Under the leadership of John Calvin in the sixteenth century, Geneva was the center of Protestantism. notes for Geneva The Geneva Accords were a group of four agreements made in 1954, ending seven and a half years of war in Indochina. notes for Geneva The Geneva Conventions, signed first in 1864 and then in 1906, 1929, 1949, and 1977, provide rules for the humane treatment of prisoners and wounded persons during a war. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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