Altdorf

geographical name

Alt·dorf ˈalt-ˌdȯrf

ˈält-

variants or less commonly Altorf

ˈal-ˌtȯrf

ˈäl-

town, capital of Uri canton, central Switzerland

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“Altdorf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Altdorf. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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