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Tessin

Tessin

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An Italian-speaking region in southern Switzerland called Ticino
  • proper noun
: Ticino
  • Many Swiss Italians live in the canton of Tessin.

Examples

  • The picturesque landscapes of Tessin attract tourists from around the world.

  • We spent our summer hiking through the mountains of Tessin.

  • I am planning to visit Tessin this summer.

  • Tessin is famous for its beautiful lakes.

  • Many Swiss Italians live in the canton of Tessin.

  • The picturesque landscapes of Tessin attract tourists from around the world.

  • Tessin is famous for its beautiful lakes.

Synonyms

Ticino
vsTessin
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A region in southern Switzerland where people mainly speak Italian

means the same region but is the name used in another language

Surface Forms

Tessin main

Etymology

The word Tessin is the German name for the Italian region Ticino, and it comes from the river Ticino, once called Ticinus in Latin. So, the region was named after the river, which is why Tessin refers to the Italian-speaking canton in southern Switzerland.