Liechtenstein
[ lik-tuh n-stahyn; German likh-tuh n-shtahyn ]
/ ˈlɪk tənˌstaɪn; German ˈlɪx tənˌʃtaɪn /
noun
a small principality in central Europe between Austria and Switzerland: economically linked with Switzerland. 65 sq. mi. (168 sq. km). Capital: Vaduz.
OTHER WORDS FROM Liechtenstein
Liech·ten·stein·er, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH Liechtenstein
Lichtenstein LiechtensteinBritish Dictionary definitions for liechtensteiner (1 of 2)
Liechtensteiner
/ (ˈlɪktənˌstaɪnə) /
noun
a native or inhabitant of Liechtenstein
adjective
of or relating to Liechtenstein or its inhabitants
British Dictionary definitions for liechtensteiner (2 of 2)
Liechtenstein
/ (ˈlɪktənˌstaɪn, German ˈlɪçtənʃtain) /
noun
a small mountainous principality in central Europe on the Rhine: formed in 1719 by the uniting of the lordships of Schellenburg and Vaduz, which had been purchased by the Austrian family of Liechtenstein; customs union formed with Switzerland in 1924. Official language: German. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: Swiss franc. Capital: Vaduz. Pop: 37 009 (2003 est). Area: 160 sq km (62 sq miles)
Cultural definitions for liechtensteiner
Liechtenstein
(lik-tuhn-steyen, likh-tuhn-shteyen) Constitutional monarchy in west-central Europe, located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland. Its capital and largest city is Vaduz.
notes for Liechtenstein
Not quite as large as
Washington, D.C., Liechtenstein is one of the smallest European countries.