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Meaning of "Genevan" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GENEVAN

Genevan  [dʒɪˈniːvən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GENEVAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Genevan can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES GENEVAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Genevan

Geneva

Geneva is the second most populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Situated where the Rhône exits Lake Geneva, it is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. The municipality has a population of 194,458, and the canton has 474,169 residents. In 2011, the compact agglomération franco-valdo-genevoise had 915,000 inhabitants in both – Switzerland and France. Within Swiss territory, the commuter area named "Métropole lémanique" contains a population of 1.25 million. This area is essentially spread east from Geneva towards the Riviera area and north-east towards Yverdon-les-Bains, in the neighbouring canton of Vaud. Geneva is a global city, a financial center, and worldwide center for diplomacy due to the presence of numerous international organizations, including the headquarters of many of the agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross. Geneva is the city that hosts the highest number of international organisations in the world.

Definition of Genevan in the English dictionary

The first definition of Genevan in the dictionary is of, relating to, or characteristic of Geneva. Other definition of Genevan is of, adhering to, or relating to the teachings of Calvin or the Calvinists. Genevan is also a native or inhabitant of Geneva.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GENEVAN


breakeven
ˈbreɪkˌiːvən
Caernarfon
kɑːˈnɑːvən
Carnarvon
kɑːˈnɑːvən
carven
ˈkɑːvən
Cuxhaven
ˈkʊksˌhɑːvən
eevn
ˈiːvən
erven
ˈɜːvən
even
ˈiːvən
even-steven
ˌiːvənˈstiːvən
hooven
ˈhuːvən
Javan
ˈdʒɑːvən
Leven
ˈliːvən
nonproven
ˌnɒnˈpruːvən
proven
ˈpruːvən
Stephen
ˈstiːvən
Traven
ˈtrɑːvən
uneven
ʌnˈiːvən
unproven
ʌnˈpruːvən
yestereven
ˌjestəˈriːvən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GENEVAN

Geneva
Geneva bands
Geneva Convention
Geneva gown
Geneva protocol
Genevese
genevrette
Genf
Genfersee
Genghis Khan

WORDS THAT END LIKE GENEVAN

Bevan
bhavan
camper van
caravan
Cavan
divan
elvan
Erevan
Lake Sevan
minivan
Moldovan
Nakhichevan
pavan
Sevan
silvan
Sivan
Sullivan
sylvan
van
Yerevan

Synonyms and antonyms of Genevan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Genevan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GENEVAN

Find out the translation of Genevan to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Genevan from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Genevan» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

日内瓦
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ginebrino
570 millions of speakers

English

Genevan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Genevan
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجنيفي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

женевская
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Genebra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জেনেভা-দেশীয়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

genevois
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Genevan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Genfer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ジュネーヴ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

제네바
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Genevan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Genevan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Genevan
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जिनेvan
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Cenevreli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ginevrino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Genevan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Женевська
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Geneva
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

της Γενεύης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Geneefse
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Genevan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Genevan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Genevan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GENEVAN»

The term «Genevan» is normally little used and occupies the 118.184 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GENEVAN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Genevan

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GENEVAN»

Discover the use of Genevan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Genevan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Calvin and the Consolidation of the Genevan Reformation
This book chronicles the history of the Protestant Reformation in sixteenth century Geneva under the leadership of John Calvin and is the best modern study of the Genevan Reformation available.
William G. Naphy, 1994
2
The Genevan Reformation and the American Founding
In this provocative study, David W. Hall argues that the American founders were more greatly influenced by Calvinism than contemporary scholars, and perhaps even the founders themselves, have understood.
David W. Hall, 2005
3
Seminary Or University ?$bTexte Imprimé: The Genevan Academy ...
Dr Maag has used this wealth of institutional and personal records to demonstrate the wide variety of strategies employed by Reformed educational establishments in their struggles to survive and prosper in a period of religious, political ...
Karin Maag, 1995
4
Studies in Genevan Government (1536-1605)
Witness the Savoyard poet Buttet, carrying on a pamphlet war with Geneva in 1606, supplied with inside information by a sister married to a Genevan citizen. 3 Socially as well as economically, it was impossible to detach Geneva or any other ...
E. William Monter, 1964
5
John Calvin and the Genevan Reformation: A Sketch
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Thomas Cary Johnson, 2012
6
Cyclopædia bibliographica: a library manual of theological ...
The first Genevan New Testament was printed at Geneva by C. Badius, in 1557, sin. 8°. The translation is different from that given with the Bible in 1560. 11/. 51. at Denyer's sale ; 10/. ioj. at Sotheby's in 1857, mor., title and last leaf sac- simile.
James Darling, 1859
7
Cyclopaedia bibliographica: a library manual of theological ...
The first Genevan Sew Testament was printed at Geneva by C. Badius, in 1557, sin. 8°. The translation is different from that pna with the Bible in 1560. 11/. 51. at Denver's sale; lot 101. at Sotheby's in 1857, mor., title and last leaf Bc4mik. Bible  ...
James Darling, 1859
8
The Encyclopedia of Christianity
Calvin published five Psalters from 1539 to 1562, culminating with Les Psaumes mis en rime, francoise, par Clement Marot et Theodore Bez (the so-called Genevan Psalter), which included 150 psalms, the Ten Commandments, and the Song ...
Erwin Fahlbusch, Geoffrey William Bromiley, 2001
9
The annals of the English Bible
Genevan version, entire. Geo. Offor. Esq. 127 B. " The Bible." The same, in Roman letter. Canterbury Library. Lea Wilson, Esq. 125. T. The New Test. of Tyndale, as by Jugge, with port. of Edward VI. printed by the assignee of Robert Barker.
Christopher Anderson, 1852
10
Catalogue of the first (-fourth) portion of the ... ...
VERSIONS OF THE SCRIPTURES. 926 Bible (The) Genevan Version, with two Concordances by R. P. Herrey, 3 vol. in 1 Nacfe Utter, calf extra, g. e., old style 4to. R. Barker, 1602 927 Bible (The) Genevan Version, revised by L. Tomson ruled, ...
William Pickering, 1854

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GENEVAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Genevan is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Do not disturb: La Réserve Genève and Spa, Geneva
Discover how Genevan craftsmen, forced to turn their attentions from jewellery to watches, made Switzerland synonymous with timepieces ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
2
Temptation Thursday by Escapement: Patek Philippe Perpetual …
As part of its 175th anniversary celebrations, the family-owned, independent Genevan watch manufacturer hosted the Patek Philippe London ... «Watchtime.com, Jul 15»
3
Comments on the Declaration of Independence
(Ed. note: For the past few years, the Times has published an edited version of the Declaration of Independence talk that Genevan Paul Kirsch ... «Finger Lakes Times, Jul 15»
4
Rolex And Wimbledon: A Match Made In Traditional (Tennis) Heaven
... as he switched to Maurice Lacroix for a year in 2004 before returning to the Genevan giant – is able to boast 300 weeks in the ATP's number ... «Quill & Pad, Jul 15»
5
Police investigate shots fired by Khaled Jarrar during a performance
Genevan police have launched an investigation after artist Khaled Jarrar fired gunshots during a performance at Galerie Art Bärtschi & Cie in ... «AMA, Jun 15»
6
Revolutions Without Borders by Janet Polasky review – Thomas …
They were transported over mountains and across seas by English abolitionists, Irish clergymen, American diplomats, Genevan exiles, Polish ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
7
The Pieres family visits the Manufacture
... Pieres along with their cousin Polito Pieres visited the site in the Genevan suburb of Plan-les-Ouates, where CEO Philippe Léopold-Metzger ... «World Tempus, Jun 15»
8
MMTT athletes relish busy race season
Genevan Ben Kanute, a Marmion product and professional triathlete bidding for a 2016 U.S. Olympic spot, handed out medals after a recent ... «Kane County Chronicle, Jun 15»
9
HSBC to pay $43 mn in probe over Swiss subsidiary's tax evasion
The Genevan authorities said the payment, which is being described as “compensation” rather than a fine, was in line with the profits obtained ... «RT, Jun 15»
10
Swiss prosecutor drops HSBC money laundering probe without …
HSBC has agreed to pay SF40m (£27.8m) to the Genevan authorities investigating alleged money laundering at its private bank, without ... «City A.M., Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Genevan [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/genevan>. May 2024 ».
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