Swiss

/swis/
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Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Of or relating to Switzerland: Describes something originating from, characteristic of, or associated with the country of Switzerland.
    • Of or relating to the people or culture of Switzerland: Describes attributes, products, or traditions connected to the Swiss people.

  2. Noun:

    • The natives or inhabitants of Switzerland: Refers collectively to the people who are from Switzerland. (Note: "Swiss" is typically used in the plural form "the Swiss" to refer to the people as a group).
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • She bought a beautiful Swiss watch. (The watch is from Switzerland.)
    • We enjoyed traditional Swiss cheese fondue. (The fondue is characteristic of Swiss cuisine.)
  • Noun:
    • The Swiss are known for their neutrality. (The people of Switzerland are known for this.)
    • Many Swiss speak multiple languages. (Many inhabitants of Switzerland speak multiple languages.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Swiss" as a collective noun: The word is often used with the definite article "the" to refer to the entire population.
    • The Swiss voted on the new policy.
  • Used in formal or official contexts to denote nationality or origin.
    • He is a Swiss citizen.
Variants and Related Words
  • Switzerland (n): The name of the country in Central Europe.
  • Swiss-made (adj): A label indicating a product was manufactured in Switzerland.
  • Swiss German (n): A group of Alemannic dialects spoken in Switzerland.
Synonyms
  • Helvetian (adj/n): A formal or historical term relating to Switzerland or its people. (Less common in modern usage).
Important Notes
  • As a noun referring to people, it is almost always used in the plural form "the Swiss". A singular form ("a Swiss") is grammatically possible but less frequent in modern English; "a Swiss person" or "a Swiss national" is often preferred.
  • The adjective form does not change (e.g., Swiss chocolate, Swiss banks, Swiss Alps).
Adjective
  1. of or relating to Switzerland or its people or culture
    • the Swiss army
Noun
  1. the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland

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