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Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein

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A small landlocked country in central Europe in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland
  • proper noun
  • /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/
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  • Those unauthorized transactions sent the stolen Bitcoin to a digital wallet under Liechtenstein's control.
  • Liechtenstein Palais
  • Liechtenstein address

We do worse than Liechtenstein, Slovakia and Latvia.

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Examples

  • The capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz, is famous for its historic castle and beautiful scenery.

  • Okay, so this is Vadim Pavlichuk, the dissident Russian general under house arrest in Liechtenstein for the past six months.

  • I love the little wooden bridge between Liechtenstein and Switzerland.

    Blog text (7)
  • I was recently whisked away to Liechtenstein, a beautiful country lying entirely within the Alps.

    Blog text (18)
  • The search aimed to identify studies published in English, French, or Spanish from January 2004 to November 2014, from any of the 28 countries of the European Union as well as Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Switzerland, which is in the center of Europe, is landlocked, but it can be traversed in one day in any direction from its borders with the countries of France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Italy.

    Academic text (2005)
  • During the year, ASME added Qatar, Croatia, and Liechtenstein to the list of countries where it accredits manufacturers, bringing the total to 60.

    Academic text (1998)
  • He's the poet laureate of Liechtenstein, the surgeon who cures cancer with love, the ninth-grade teacher who insists that the world is big enough for everyone.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • Many tourists visit Liechtenstein each year to explore its unique culture and picturesque views.

  • In Liechtenstein, the stunning Alps create a breathtaking backdrop for outdoor activities.

Synonyms

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A very small country in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland ruled by a prince

highlights a strong banking sector and notable picturesque landscapes

Compounds

A very small country in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland ruled by a prince

Surface Forms

Etymology

Liechtenstein comes from German words Lichten- 'light' and -stein 'stone'. It began as the name of a castle on a bright rock and the small mountain country kept that name, so you can think of Liechtenstein as the 'bright stone' place in the Alps.