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Lausanne

Lausanne

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A city in western Switzerland known for the arts and business
  • proper noun
: Lausana
  • The first session was held at Lausanne University in the Palais du Rumine (Chappelet, 1997).
  • Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Lausanne Conference
  • University of Lausanne

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Examples

  • Highlights of The International Congress of the Psychology and Physiology of Sport, May 8th-May 10th, 1913, Lausanne, Switzerland

    Academic text (2007)

  • Dr. Baud is an obstetrician at the University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.

    Academic text (2014)

  • I spent the summer of 1971 studying French at the University of Lausanne after arriving in Geneva.

    Blog text (14)

  • This is from a dissection at a medical school museum in Lausanne, Switzerland that I visited.

  • Serious efforts at reform began again in 1983-84 with national dialogue conferences held in Geneva and Lausanne, bringing together rival political leaders.

    Academic text (1994)

  • According to Chappalet (1997), the congress in Lausanne in 1913 was highly successful.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Lausanne is a beautiful city located on the shores of Lausanne in Switzerland.

  • The International Olympic Committee is headquartered in Lausanne, making it a significant location for global sports.

  • Many tourists visit Lausanne each year to explore its rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Lausanne comes from the old Roman name Lousanna, which likely came from an even older local word meaning 'place by the lake' or 'hill settlement'. So the name reminds us that Lausanne has long been an important town on the slopes above Lake Geneva.