Bern

geographical name

ˈbərn How to pronounce Bern (audio)
ˈbern
1
canton northwest and west central Switzerland area 2327 square miles (6027 square kilometers), population 947,100
2
city on the Aare River, capital of Bern Canton, and capital of Switzerland population 122,469
Bernese adjective or noun

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“Bern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bern. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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