Basel
pronunciation
How to pronounce Basel in British English:
UK [ˈbɑ:zl]
How to pronounce Basel in American English:
US [ˈbɑzəl]
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- Noun:
- a city in northwestern Switzerland
Word Origin
- Basel
- city in northwestern Switzerland, founded 44 C.E. as Robur (from Latin roburetum "oak grove"); renamed 374 as Basilia (from Greek basilea "royal") when it became the "royal" fortress of Valentinian I.
Example
- 1. They 've had draws with basel and stoke city .
- 2. Basel also makes matters worse for consumers .
- 3. The basel committee accepted this .
- 4. The existing basel 2 rules proved to be too lenient .
- 5. Basel iii is a key element in the global regulatory framework .