Meaning of Geneva in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dʒəˈnivə/

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  1. Noun

    Geneva

    Definitions

    1. a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva

    Examples

    • « it is the headquarters of various international organizations »
  2. 2. made in the Netherlands

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