geneva
/dʤi'ni:və/
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A city in Switzerland: Geneva is a major city located in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva. It is globally recognized as a diplomatic hub and the headquarters for numerous international organizations, including the United Nations and the Red Cross.
- A type of alcoholic spirit: Geneva, also known as Hollands gin or Dutch gin, is a juniper-flavored spirit traditionally distilled in the Netherlands and distinct from London dry gin.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (City):
- The peace talks were held in Geneva.
- She moved to Geneva to work for an international agency.
- Proper noun (Spirit):
- The traditional recipe for geneva uses malt wine.
- He prefers geneva over other types of gin.
Advanced Usage
- "Spirit of Geneva": This phrase can refer literally to the alcoholic drink or, more commonly in a diplomatic context, to the principles of international cooperation and humanitarian law associated with the city.
- The Spirit of Geneva guided the humanitarian negotiations.
Variants and Related Words
- Genevan (adj): Relating to the city of Geneva.
- Genevan diplomacy is renowned.
- Genevese (adj or noun): Of or from Geneva; a person from Geneva.
- The Genevese banker. / The Genevese are proud of their city.
Synonyms
- For the city: No direct synonyms. Often referred to as the "Peace Capital."
- For the spirit: Hollands gin, Dutch gin, (the original Dutch term).
Related Phrases
- Lake Geneva: The large lake on which the city is situated.
- Geneva Convention: One of a series of international agreements on the humanitarian treatment of war, signed in Geneva.
- Canton of Geneva: The Swiss canton of which the city is the capital.
Related Idioms
- "To have a Geneva conversation": An idiom implying a discussion that is highly diplomatic, formal, or focused on international law.
- We need to have a Geneva conversation about these trade disputes.
Noun
- gin made in the Netherlands
- a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations