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Basel
BAH-zuhl
Basel (name) means a city in northwestern Switzerland, situated on the Rhine River. Example: “The conference was held in Basel this year.”
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A city in northwestern Switzerland, situated on the Rhine River.
"The conference was held in Basel this year."
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What does “Basel” mean?
The word “Basel” means a city in northwestern Switzerland, situated on the Rhine River.
How do you pronounce “Basel”?
“Basel” is pronounced BAH-zuhl (/ˈbɑːzəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Basel” in a sentence?
Here is “Basel” used in a sentence: “The conference was held in Basel this year.”
What part of speech is “Basel”?
“Basel” is a name.
Is “Basel” a common word?
“Basel” is an uncommon word in modern English.