Dictionary
Basel
geographical name Ba·sel \ˈbä-zəl\
Definition of BASEL
1
former canton NW Switzerland, now divided into two half cantons: Ba·sel–Land \ˈbä-zəl-ˌlänt\ (∗ Liestal area 165 sq miles or 429 sq kilometers, pop 261,400) & Ba·sel–Stadt \-ˌshtät\ (∗ Basel area 14 sq miles or 36 sq kilometers, pop 186,700)
2
city NW Switzerland ∗ of Basel-Stadt pop 164,850
Variants of BASEL
Ba·sel or French Bâle or older Basle \ˈbäl\
ADVERTISEMENT
Learn More About BASEL
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up Basel? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).