Graubünden

American  

[grou-byn-duhn] / ˌgraʊˈbün dən /

noun

1. German name of Grisons.

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Graubünden British  

/ ɡrauˈbyndən /

noun

1. Italian name: Grigioni.  French name: Grisons.  Romansch name: Grishun.  an Alpine canton of E Switzerland: the largest of the cantons, but sparsely populated. Capital: Chur. Pop: 186 100 (2002 est). Area: 7109 sq km (2773 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Brienz, in the eastern canton of Graubünden, is now empty.

From BBC • May 13, 2023

The highest city in Europe at 5,120 feet above sea level, this modern town in the Swiss state of Graubünden has plenty to offer travelers, from cultural activities to outdoor excursions.

From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2023

The International Ski Federation said the canton of Graubünden “granted participants exceptional entry into Switzerland” for the races on Dec. 11-12 in St. Moritz.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2021

That innovation is long overdue, says Valerie Luyckx, a nephrologist at Graubünden Cantonal Hospital in Switzerland who researches the global burden of kidney disease.

From Nature • Mar. 10, 2020

In some Cantons, such as Graubünden, the Instructors have to pass an examination showing their capacity to ski and also to teach.

From Ski-running by Furse, Katharine Symonds