Bas-Rhin

[ bah-ran ]

/ bɑˈrɛ̃ /

noun

a department in NE France. 1848 sq. mi. (4785 sq. km). Capital: Strasbourg.

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Example sentences from the Web for bas-rhin

The people of this district have a less soft pronunciation than those of Bas-Rhin.
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In vain has the directory of the Bas-Rhin ordered its release; the Belfort municipality paid no attention to the order.
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The democratic idea grew and was represented chiefly by the Courrier du Bas-Rhin which influenced public opinion.
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British Dictionary definitions for bas-rhin

Bas-Rhin

/ (French bɑrɛ̃) /

noun

a department of NE France in Alsace region. Capital: Strasbourg. Pop: 1 052 698 (2003 est). Area: 4793 sq km (1869 sq miles)

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