noun
Uncommon
Zurich
ZYOOR-rihk
Zurich (noun) means Switzerland's largest city, a major banking and financial centre, sitting at the northern tip of Lake Zurich. Example: “They flew into Zurich for a conference on international banking.”
noun
1
Switzerland's largest city, a major banking and financial centre, sitting at the northern tip of Lake Zurich.
"They flew into Zurich for a conference on international banking."
"Zurich is regularly ranked among the world's most liveable cities."
2
The Swiss canton in which this city is the capital.
"The canton of Zurich covers a large area of northeastern Switzerland."
How to use Zurich
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSwitzerland's biggest city, well known for banking, wealth, and a famously high standard of living.
Common pairings
Zurich airport
Lake Zurich
canton of Zurich
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Etymology
The name traces back through German Zürich and Old High German Zurih to the Latin name Turicum, itself probably from an earlier Celtic settlement name.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Zurich” mean?
The word “Zurich” means switzerland's largest city, a major banking and financial centre, sitting at the northern tip of Lake Zurich. In plain terms, switzerland's biggest city, well known for banking, wealth, and a famously high standard of living.
How do you pronounce “Zurich”?
“Zurich” is pronounced ZYOOR-rihk (/ˈzɜɹ.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Zurich” in a sentence?
Here is “Zurich” used in a sentence: “They flew into Zurich for a conference on international banking.”
What part of speech is “Zurich”?
“Zurich” is a noun.
Where does the word “Zurich” come from?
The word “Zurich” comes from Latin. The name traces back through German Zürich and Old High German Zurih to the Latin name Turicum, itself probably from an earlier Celtic settlement name.
Is “Zurich” a common word?
“Zurich” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Zurich” have?
“Zurich” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: switzerland's largest city, a major banking and financial centre, sitting at the northern tip of Lake Zurich.
Is Zurich the capital of Switzerland?
No, Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and a major banking and financial centre, but it is not the country's capital; that role belongs to Bern. Zurich is, however, the capital of the canton in which it sits.
Where is Zurich located in Switzerland?
Zurich sits at the northern tip of Lake Zurich, and is both the country's largest city and the capital of its surrounding canton.
What is Zurich known for economically?
Zurich is known as a major banking and financial centre, reflecting its role as an economic hub within Switzerland and internationally.
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