Pronunciation: ˌ nü-shä- ' tel, ˌ nyü-, ˌ n ə (r)-, ˌ n-
Function: geographical name
1 canton W Switzerland in Jura Mountains area 308 sq mi (798 sq km ), pop 166,500
2 commune, its capital, on Lake of Neuchâtel ( area 84 sq mi or 218 sq km ), pop 31,739