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Liechtensteiner

Liechtensteiner

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A person from Liechtenstein
  • noun
  • /ˌlɪk.tənˈstaɪ.nər/
: liechtensteinés
  • Many Liechtensteiners enjoy hiking in the Alps.

Examples

  • Several Liechtensteiners attended the international conference in Geneva.

  • A Liechtensteiner is known for their hospitality.

  • As a proud Liechtensteiner, she always celebrates the country's national holiday.

  • The traditions of a Liechtensteiner are influenced by both Swiss and Austrian cultures.

  • As a proud Liechtensteiner, she always celebrates the country's national holiday.

  • Several Liechtensteiners attended the international conference in Geneva.

  • Many Liechtensteiners enjoy hiking in the Alps.

Surface Forms

Liechtensteiner singular
Liechtensteiners plural

Morphology

Liechtensteiner = Liechtenstein (transparent) = Liechtenstein + er

The noun is formed by adding the productive agent/demonym suffix '-er' to the country name, directly indicating a person from Liechtenstein.

Etymology

Liechtensteiner comes from the country name Liechtenstein, built from the German parts Licht 'light' and stein 'stone' and first used for a castle and the family who owned it. So, a Liechtensteiner is simply a person from Liechtenstein.