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Definition of liechtenstein

liechtenstein

/ˈlɪk.tənˌstaɪn/
Liech · ten · stein
Adjective:Liechtensteiner
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liechtenstein Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A small, doubly landlocked German-speaking microstate in Central Europe, situated in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland.

Example

"During our tour of the Alps, we spent an afternoon exploring the castles and mountainous landscapes of Liechtenstein."

• Nearby Words

lichen
licorice
lid
liechtenstein
liege
lielupe
lifeboat

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the ruling House of Liechtenstein, which derived its name from Liechtenstein Castle in Lower Austria. The name itself translates from German as 'light stone' (licht + Stein).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Liechtenstein. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/liechtenstein
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