geneva

/dʒɛnˈvaɪvə/ or /dʒiːˈnɛvə/ or /dʒɛnˈveɪvə/

Definitions

1. noun

a city in SW Switzerland on Lake Geneva; capital of the canton of Geneva

“The diplomats gathered in Geneva for the peace talks.”

2. proper noun

the capital and largest city of Switzerland, located on the lake of the same name

“Geneva is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.”

3. proper noun

the League of Nations was based in Geneva from 1920 to 1946

“After World War I, the League of Nations was established in Geneva.”

4. proper noun

the Geneva Convention is a set of international agreements that aim to protect people affected by conflicts

“The Geneva Convention has been in effect since 1864 and has been updated several times.”

5. proper noun

the Geneva Motor Show is an annual international automobile show held in Geneva, Switzerland

“The Geneva Motor Show is one of the most popular car shows in the world.”

Synonyms

  • Geneva Canton
  • Geneva City