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Definition of bern

bern

/bɜːrn/
bern
Adjective:Bernese
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bern Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The de facto capital city of Switzerland, located in the west-central part of the country and noted for its preserved medieval architecture.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Typically capitalized as a proper noun. The French spelling 'Berne' is also frequently used in English contexts.

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• Nearby Words

berlin
berlin falls
bermejo
bern
bernese
berry
berrypecker

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bern. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bern
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