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.

Related forms

Liech·ten·stein·er, noun

Can be confused

Lichtenstein Liechtenstein

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Examples from the Web for liechtenstein

Another replica is in the collection of Prince Liechtenstein in Vienna.
Chardin|Paul G. Konody
Liechtenstein accepted them subject to his sovereign's approval.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte|William Milligan Sloane
The splendid portrait of the man with the sword at the Liechtenstein gallery was sold in 1800 for 4, 5s.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8|Various
A beautiful painting of these two children is now in the Liechtenstein Gallery, in Vienna.
Famous European Artists|Sarah K. Bolton

In 1803 Liechtenstein noted the cairn-worship, and was told that a renowned Hottentot doctor of old times rested under the cairn.
Custom and Myth|Andrew Lang

British Dictionary definitions for liechtenstein

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)

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Culture definitions for liechtenstein

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.

Note

Not quite as large as Washington, D.C., Liechtenstein is one of the smallest European countries.