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Geneva has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations

"The delegates gathered in Geneva to discuss matters at the headquarters of several international organizations."

2

gin made in the Netherlands

"The bartender recommended a crisp geneva to pair with their Dutch cheese board."

3

Gin, especially jenever.

"He ordered a glass of Geneva to pair with his Dutch cheese board."

Proper Noun
1

A city in Switzerland.

"Geneva is a major city located on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland."

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Origin

The name Geneva appears in Latin texts as Genava and likely derives from Proto-Celtic roots related to "bending," echoing words for knees or winding rivers. This ancient connection suggests that just like the Italian city of Genoa, Geneva may have been named after its location at a bend in the river Rhône.

Rhyming Words
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