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Liechtenstein
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Liech·ten·stein  (lktn-stn, ltn-shtn)
A small Alpine principality in central Europe between Austria and Switzerland. It was created as a principality within the Holy Roman Empire in 1719 and became independent in 1866. Vaduz is the capital. Population: 34,200.

Liechten·steiner n.
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Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein [ˈlɪktənˌstaɪn (German) ˈlɪçtənʃtain]
n
(Placename) a small mountainous principality in central Europe on the Rhine: formed in 1719 by the uniting of the lordships of Schellenburg and Vaduz, which had been purchased by the Austrian family of Liechtenstein; customs union formed with Switzerland in 1924. Official language: German. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: Swiss franc. Capital: Vaduz. Pop.: 33 000 (2001 est.). Area: 160 sq. km (62 sq. miles)
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Liechtenstein - a small landlocked principality (constitutional monarchy) in central Europe located in the Alps between Austria and SwitzerlandLiechtenstein - a small landlocked principality (constitutional monarchy) in central Europe located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland
capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz - the capital and largest city of Liechtenstein
Europe - the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use `Europe' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
Liechtensteiner - a native or inhabitant of Liechtenstein
Translations
Liechtenstein [ˈlɪktənstaɪn] NLiechtenstein m

Liechtenstein [ˈlɪktənstaɪn] nLiechtenstein m
lie detector ndétecteur m de mensonges
lie-down [ˌlaɪˈdaʊn] n (British) to have a lie-down → s'allonger, se reposer
lie-in [ˌlaɪˈɪn] n (British) to have a lie-in → faire la grasse matinée
I have a lie-in on Sundays → Je fais la grasse matinée le dimanche.

Liechtenstein
nLiechtenstein nt

Liechtenstein [ˈlɪktənˌstaɪn] nLiechtenstein m

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