What is another word for lausanne?

Pronunciation: [lˈɔːsan] (IPA)

Lausanne is the fourth-largest city in Switzerland and a popular tourist destination. It is known for being the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee and for its stunning views of Lake Geneva. There are several synonyms for Lausanne, including "the Olympic capital," "Switzerland's cultural capital," and "the city of hills." It is also referred to as the "city of churches" due to the abundance of historic churches and chapels tucked away throughout the city. Since it is situated on a hill, Lausanne has also been called the "city in the clouds" due to the breathtaking views that visitors can enjoy from its many viewpoints.

Synonyms for Lausanne:

What are the hypernyms for Lausanne?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    city, urban area, Alpine destination, City in Switzerland, City in Vaud Canton, French-speaking city, Swiss city, Swiss destination, Swiss municipality.

What are the holonyms for Lausanne?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Lausanne

We started from Ouchy-a small village near lausanne-at mid-day, and steamed along the northern shore of the lake, touching at several stations, and passing close to the celebrated Castle of Chillon.
"An Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc"
W. H. Le Mesurier
Thence they travelled to Switzerland, where they remained till the end of September in a villa beautifully situated above the Lake of Geneva, near lausanne.
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond
I heard of you at lausanne from some of my old friends there, and sometimes tracked you in the newspapers afterwards.
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond

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