Lausanne
[ loh-zan; French loh-zan ]
/ loʊˈzæn; French loʊˈzan /
noun
a city in and the capital of Vaud, in W Switzerland, on the Lake of Geneva.
Definition for lausanne (2 of 2)
Vaud
[ voh ]
/ voʊ /
noun
a canton in W Switzerland. 1239 sq. mi. (3210 sq. km). Capital: Lausanne.
German
Waadt.
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British Dictionary definitions for lausanne (1 of 2)
Lausanne
/ (ləʊˈzæn, French lozan) /
noun
a city in W Switzerland, capital of Vaud canton, on Lake Geneva; cultural and commercial centre; university (1537). Pop: 116 300 (2002 est)
British Dictionary definitions for lausanne (2 of 2)
Vaud
/ (French vo) /
noun
a canton of SW Switzerland: mountainous in the southeast; chief Swiss producer of wine. Capital: Lausanne. Pop: 632 000 (2002 est). Area: 3209 sq km (1240 sq miles)
German name: Waadt