Schweitzer

American

[shwahyt-ser, shvahyt-] / ˈʃwaɪt sər, ˈʃvaɪt- /

noun

Albert, 1875–1965, Alsatian writer, missionary, doctor, and musician in Africa: Nobel Peace Prize 1952.

Schweitzer British

/ ˈʃvaɪt-, ˈʃwaɪtsə /

noun

Albert. 1875–1965, Franco-German medical missionary, philosopher, theologian, and organist, born in Alsace. He took up medicine in 1905 and devoted most of his life after 1913 to a medical mission at Lambaréné, Gabon: Nobel peace prize 1952

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“The new equipment is really nice,” said Walter Schweitzer, a farmer in Montana.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

In a twist that only strengthens their bond, Feniger was once married to a man named Josh Schweitzer — who is now Milliken’s husband.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2025

And finally this, from Leah and Norm Schweitzer:

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024

“No matter how long it takes, we know that the answers can be found,” Schweitzer said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

The Mellon family had financed a hospital called Hospital Albert Schweitzer, named for the famous German theologian and physician who had worked as a doctor in West Africa.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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