Principality of Liechtenstein
- proper noun
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Principado de Liechtenstein
- The Principality of Liechtenstein is known for its beautiful castles and picturesque landscapes nestled in the mountains.
Examples
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Last night, Microsoft published a press release announcing one of the most epic and ambitious video game launch events yet: they transformed some of the most iconic landmarks in the Principality of Liechtenstein into Halo 4.
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The citizens of the Principality of Liechtenstein enjoy a high standard of living due to the country's strong economy.
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Tourists flock to the Principality of Liechtenstein to explore its stunning Alpine scenery and rich cultural heritage.
Synonyms
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A small landlocked country in central Europe in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland
Surface Forms
Morphology
principality + of + Liechtenstein
The phrase is directly compositional: 'principality' (a territory ruled by a prince) combined with the preposition 'of' and the proper name 'Liechtenstein' identifies that specific territorial/political entity. This is a standard noun + of + proper noun construction found cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Principality of Liechtenstein gets its name from the Liechtenstein family and their castle; Liechtenstein literally contains the words 'light' and 'stone', so imagine a bright stone castle. The land became the family's own land ruled by a 'prince', so today Principality of Liechtenstein means a very small country ruled by a 'prince'.