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Liechtenstein

proper noun

  1. small country in Europe
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *lewk-der. Proto-Germanic *leuhtaz Proto-West Germanic *leuht Old High German lioht Middle High German liecht German liecht Proto-Indo-European *steh₂- Proto-Indo-European *steyh₂- Proto-Indo-European *stoyh₂nos Proto-Germanic *stainaz Proto-West Germanic *stain Old High German stein Middle High German stein German Stein German Liechtensteinbor. English Liechtenstein Borrowed from German Liechtenstein, from liecht, an obsolete variant of licht (“light, bright”), + Stein (“stone”), literally meaning “bright stone”. Named after the name of the ruling dynasty, which in turn derives its name from that of Liechtenstein Castle.

  1. Of or relating to Liechtenstein.
  2. Of or relating to the people or culture of Liechtenstein.

name

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *lewk-der. Proto-Germanic *leuhtaz Proto-West Germanic *leuht Old High German lioht Middle High German liecht German liecht Proto-Indo-European *steh₂- Proto-Indo-European *steyh₂- Proto-Indo-European *stoyh₂nos Proto-Germanic *stainaz Proto-West Germanic *stain Old High German stein Middle High German stein German Stein German Liechtensteinbor. English Liechtenstein Borrowed from German Liechtenstein, from liecht, an obsolete variant of licht (“light, bright”), + Stein (“stone”), literally meaning “bright stone”. Named after the name of the ruling dynasty, which in turn derives its name from that of Liechtenstein Castle.

  1. A microstate in Central Europe. Official name: Principality of Liechtenstein. Capital: Vaduz.

    “The principality of Liechtenstein, containing the lordship of Vadutz and Schellenburg, lies on the Rhine, before its entrance into the lake of Constance. Square miles 54; inhabitants 5100; revenue 40,000 guilders; contingent 40 men.”