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Switzer

American  
[swit-ser] / ˈswɪt sər /

noun

  1. Swiss.


Switzer British  
/ ˈswɪtsə /

noun

  1. a less common word for Swiss

  2. a member of the Swiss Guard

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Switzer

1540–50; ≪ Middle High German, equivalent to Swītz Switzerland + -er -er 1


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KBW’s Switzer said that Wall Street may view SoFi’s quarter as a “lower-quality beat” since it was “almost entirely” driven by growth on the balance sheet, in his view.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

“Canada is dependent upon the U.S. economy. That’s just a fact, right? That’s not hubris,” Switzer said at an event in Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

“SOFI is in a unique position to connect infrastructure across traditional finance and digital assets as one of the first movers into the space among federally regulated banks,” Switzer wrote.

From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026

Flatley is locked in a battle with entertainment company Switzer Consulting Ltd over control of the multi-million pound stage show.

From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026

When Mr. Switzer, the science guy, entered the gym, he was pretty hard to miss.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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