geneva


Definition: Meaning of, geneva in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ʤɪˈniːvə /

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geneva genevas
  1. gin made in the Netherlands
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Geneva


Definition: Meaning of, Geneva in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dʒɪˈniːvə /

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  1. a city in Switzerland which is the main base for the RED CROSS, the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, and several other important international organizations. It is on the shore of Lake Geneva, one of the largest lakes in Europe.
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Geneva used in phrases

  • Geneva Convention (noun)
    1. an agreement first drawn up in Geneva in 1864 and later revised concerning the treatment of captured and wounded military personnel and civilians in wartime
  • Geneva Convention, the
    1. a set of agreements that establish rules for how people should be treated during wars, especially if they are wounded or taken prisoner. The Geneva Convention was first written in Geneva, Switzerland, in the 19th century and was accepted by most countries. It has been changed several times at later international meetings.
  • Geneva gown (noun)
    1. black academic gown widely used by Protestant clergymen
  • Lake Geneva (noun)
    1. a lake between southwestern Switzerland and France that is crossed from east to west by the Rhone
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