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Swiss
[ swis ]
adjective
- of, pertaining to, associated with, or characteristic of Switzerland or its inhabitants.
noun
- a native or inhabitant of Switzerland.
- (sometimes lowercase) Swiss muslin.
Swiss
/ ɪ /
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of Switzerland, its inhabitants, or their dialects of German, French, and Italian
noun
- a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Switzerland
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Other Word Forms
- ·پ-ɾ adjective
- non-Swiss adjective noun plural nonSwiss
- pro-Swiss adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Swiss1
1505–15; < Middle French suisse < Middle High German ī
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The euro, Swiss franc and yen have risen more than 8% each against the dollar since Trump’s return to the presidency.
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A gang of thieves from London who stole ancient artefacts from a Swiss museum have been jailed for plotting to kill a cage fighter at his luxury home.
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Swiss Guards, who are responsible for the Pope's safety, escorted his coffin to the church's altar.
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All four reigning Olympic and Paralympic marathon champions will be present, with Swiss athletes Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner contesting the elite wheelchair events.
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The Pope's body is guarded by members of the Vatican's Swiss Guard.
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