Lausanne

[loh-zan; French loh-zan]

noun

a city in and the capital of Vaud, in W Switzerland, on the Lake of Geneva.

Vaud

[voh]

noun

a canton in W Switzerland. 1239 sq. mi. (3210 sq. km). Capital: Lausanne.

German Waadt.

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Examples from the Web for lausanne

Contemporary Examples of lausanne

After graduation he spent a few months in Lausanne studying French, then moved to Florence to study Italian.
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They were then airlifted to nearby hospitals in Lausanne and Berne.
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Lausanne, the latest victim, is expected to join the next meeting.
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May 16, 2009

Historical Examples of lausanne

I asked Lebel after the ambassador, and how long he had been at Lausanne.
The Memoires of Casanova, Complete
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
I lost a hundred Louis, and was glad to see them set out for Lausanne.
The Memoires of Casanova, Complete
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
After five weeks he found it impossible to remain any longer in Lausanne.
The Life of Gordon, Volume II
Demetrius Charles Boulger
He also heard that his family, whom he had left at Lausanne, required his assistance.
The Huguenots in France
Samuel Smiles.
Claris had just reached France on his return from the seminary at Lausanne.
The Huguenots in France
Samuel Smiles.

British Dictionary definitions for lausanne

Lausanne

noun

a city in W Switzerland, capital of Vaud canton, on Lake Geneva; cultural and commercial centre; university (1537). Pop: 116 300 (2002 est)

Vaud

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

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