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    Nassau (en. Nassau)

    /nasa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Nassau is the name of the capital of the Bahamas.
    I visited Nassau during my vacation.
    J'ai visité Nassau pendant mes vacances.
    Nassau can also refer to a county in the State of New York.
    She lives in Nassau County.
    Elle habite dans le comté de Nassau.
    Nassau can refer to members of the princely house of Nassau.
    The Duke of Nassau has a long history.
    Le duc de Nassau a une longue histoire.

    Etymology

    The word Nassau comes from the Old High German 'Nazar', which means 'the place near the water'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Nassau of the Bahamas
    The capital of the Bahamas, famous for its beaches.
    Nassau des Bahamas
    Nassau County
    An administrative subdivision of the State of New York.
    Nassau County
    House of Nassau
    A European dynasty of German origin.
    Maison de Nassau

    Related Words

    Bahamas
    An archipelago in the Caribbean known for its beaches and tourism.
    bahamas
    Capital
    The city where the governmental institutions of a country or region are located.
    capitale
    Duchy of Nassau
    A historical country ruled by the House of Nassau.
    duché de Nassau

    Slang Meanings

    Nassau as an informal term to refer to a party or festive event.
    This weekend, it's the big nassau at my place.
    Ce week-end, c'est la grande nassau chez moi.
    Used to describe a lifestyle of luxury or vacation.
    He lives a nassau life, always traveling to the Bahamas.
    Il vit une vie de nassau, toujours en voyage aux Bahamas.