Solothurn

[ German zoh-law-toorn ]

noun

1. a city in NW Switzerland, on the Aar River: capital of canton of Solothurn.
2. a canton in NW Switzerland.

Solothurn

/ ˈzoːlotʊrn /

noun

1. a canton of NW Switzerland. Capital: Solothurn. Pop: 246 500 (2002 est). Area: 793 sq km (306 sq miles)
2. a town in NW Switzerland, capital of Solothurn canton, on the Aare River. Pop: 15 489 (2000)

Example Sentences

In their study, the researchers took a close look at 90 permanent grassland areas on over 30 farms in the canton of Solothurn in the north of Switzerland.

From Science Daily

The Swiss national battle-of-the-brass-bands was held in the town of Solothurn, where Hungary were based, the night before the final and the players struggled to sleep.

From The Guardian

“For the people, it’s normal that those who are more rich than others have to pay more than others,” said Roland Heim, Solothurn’s top finance official, who presided over the tax compromise as a state councilor from the center-right Christian Democratic party.

From Washington Post

But Wyss — who built a medical device empire in Solothurn before selling it to Johnson & Johnson in 2012 — said the Democratic candidates are going too far in their wealth tax proposals.

From Washington Post

The saying goes here that to attract rich people, you need a lake, and Solothurn only has mountains and a river.

From Washington Post