Swiss

[swis]

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, associated with, or characteristic of Switzerland or its inhabitants.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Switzerland.

2. (sometimes lowercase),  Swiss muslin.

3. Swiss cheese.

Swiss

/ swɪs /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Switzerland, its inhabitants, or their dialects of German, French, and Italian

noun

1. a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Switzerland

Other Word Forms

• anti-Swiss adjective
• non-Swiss adjective non-Swiss
• pro-Swiss adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Swiss¹

1505–15; < Middle French suisse < Middle High German Swīz

Example Sentences

The Swiss attorney general’s office said it charged an unnamed female compliance officer in relation to $7.9 million in payments that she allowed to enter the bank.

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Countries in the Middle East and Asia like Singapore would be happy to welcome the fleeing Swiss rich.

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After founding Dignitas he faced numerous legal challenges, making multiple successful appeals to the Swiss supreme court.

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A literal interpretation of scripture was especially important in the Swiss Reformation, which is why, MacDonald explains, "It's no surprise that the first Bible map was published in Zürich."

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The team also evaluated two lagers from large Swiss breweries.

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