Definition

Proper noun: * Switzerland: "Schweiz" is the German name for the country officially known as the Swiss Confederation. It refers to a landlocked federal republic in central Europe.

Usage

"Schweiz" is used primarily in German-language contexts to refer to the country of Switzerland. In English, it is recognized as the German endonym but is not used in standard English prose.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • I will be traveling to the Schweiz next summer. (I will be traveling to Switzerland next summer.)
  • The official languages of der Schweiz are German, French, Italian, and Romansh. (The official languages of Switzerland are German, French, Italian, and Romansh.)

Advanced Usage

• The term can appear in historical, linguistic, or geographical contexts discussing the country from a German perspective.
  • The treaty was signed between France and der Schweiz. (The treaty was signed between France and Switzerland.)

Variants and Related Words

• Switzerland (n): The standard English name for the country.
• Swiss (adj): Relating to Switzerland or its people.
• Suisse (n): The French name for Switzerland.
• Svizzera (n): The Italian name for Switzerland.

Synonyms

• Swiss Confederation
• Helvetia (Poetic/Latin name)

Noun

1. a landlocked federal republic in central Europe