Definition
Definition of Geneva - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
regionSwiss canton in the southwest whose capital shares the name
- The canton of Geneva is in southwestern Switzerland.
2.
Swiss citycity in Switzerland known for international organizations
- Geneva is home to the United Nations.
3.
geographyRare largest lake in Switzerland shared with FranceRare
- Lake Geneva is a popular tourist destination.
4.
New York cityRare US city and town in New York, United StatesRare US
- Geneva, New York, is near Seneca Lake.
5.
agreementTECH. abbreviated name for the international humanitarian law treatyTECH.
- The treaty was signed under the Geneva agreement.
Expressions with Geneva
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formal black gown worn by academics
The professor wore a Geneva gown at the graduation.
series of treaties on humanitarian treatment in war
The Geneva Convention outlines rights for wartime civilians.
large lake in Europe between Switzerland and France
Lake Geneva is famous for its stunning views.
series of treaties for humanitarian treatment in war
The Geneva Conventions outline the standards of international law for armed conflicts.
Origin of Geneva
Latin, Genava (name of a city)
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Examples of Geneva in a sentence
The vineyards in Geneva produce excellent wine. Geneva hosts numerous international conferences annually. Many diplomats reside in Geneva for their work. Geneva offers stunning views of the Alps. They sailed across Geneva during their vacation. Geneva hosts several annual festivals.
The university in Geneva is well-regarded. Geneva protocols were discussed at the summit. The prisoners were treated according to Geneva standards.
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- French:Genève, Léman, ...
- German:Genf, Genfersee, ...
- Italian:Ginevra, Lago di Ginevra, ...
- Spanish:Ginebra, Lago de Ginebra, ...
- Portuguese:cantão de Genebra, Genebra, ...
- Chinese:日内瓦州, 日内瓦, ...
- Japanese:ジュネーブ州, ジュネーブ, ...
- Arabic:جِنِيف, بحيرة جنيف, ...
- Hebrew:זְ'נֵבָה, אַגַם זְ'נֵבָה, ...
- Russian:Женева, Женевское озеро, ...
- Ukrainian:Женева, Женевське озеро, ...
- Hindi:जिनेवा का कैंटन, जिनेवा, ...
Definition of geneva - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
beveragesDated gin, especially jenever from the NetherlandsDated
- He ordered a glass of geneva at the bar.
- She preferred geneva over whiskey for its unique taste.
- The bartender recommended a fine geneva to complement the meal.
Images of geneva
gin, especially jenever from the Netherlands
Origin of geneva
Latin, Genava (name of a city)
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- French:genièvre, ...
- German:Genever, ...
- Italian:genever, ...
- Spanish:ginebra, ...
- Portuguese:genebra, ...
- Chinese:杜松子酒, ...
- Japanese:ジュネヴァ, ...
- Arabic:جِينِيفِر, ...
- Hebrew:גִ'ין, ...
- Russian:женевер, ...
- Ukrainian:єневер, ...
- Hindi:जिनेवा, ...
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