Switzer

[swit-ser]

noun

1. Swiss.

Switzer

/ ˈswɪtsə /

noun

1. a less common word for Swiss

2. a member of the Swiss Guard

Word History and Origins

Origin of Switzer¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Switzer¹

C16: from Middle High German, from Swīz Switzerland

Example Sentences

The unidentified man carried out his attack at the Switzer Learning Center around 8:30 a.m.

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Switzer Learning Center specializes in serving students who are autistic and neurodivergent.

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Switzer Learning Center did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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Runners Kathrine Switzer and Sophie Power had never met, but the pair share a unique bond.

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In 1967 Kathrine Switzer made global headlines at the world's oldest marathon in Boston, USA.

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