Bern
Americannoun
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a city in and the capital of Switzerland, in the W part: capital of Bern canton.
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a canton in W Switzerland. 2,658 sq. mi. (6,885 sq. km). Bern.
noun
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the capital of Switzerland, in the W part, on the Aar River: entered the Swiss confederation in 1353 and became the capital in 1848. Pop: 122 700 (2002 est)
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a canton of Switzerland, between the French frontier and the Bernese Alps. Capital: Bern. Pop: 950 200 (2002 est). Area: 6884 sq km (2658 sq miles)
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Hooker Amy Cokayne crossed for the opening try, with prop Sarah Bern grabbing two first-half scores.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The opening scores came through his pack as Cokayne, who started and scored in the World Cup final, finished off the back of a rampaging maul and Bern powered over from close range.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The work involved scientists from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the Ontario Veterinary College in Canada, the University of Bern, and other collaborators.
From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026
After years of negotiations, Switzerland and the European Union will next week sign a package of agreements aimed at simplifying and harmonising their ties, Bern and Brussels said on Wednesday.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
It’s true that the embassy had his cell phone number, but he’d left no forwarding address at the Bern hotel.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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