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Switzerland

proper noun

  1. European country
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪtsələnd/ / /ˈswɪtsɚlənd/ / /ˈsʋɪzə(ɾ)ˌlaɳɖ/

name

Etymology: Compound of Switzer + -land, adopted in the 16th century from Early Modern German Schwytzerland (“land of the Swiss”). Noun sense refers to the state’s political neutrality in both World Wars.

  1. A country in Western Europe and Central Europe. Official name: Swiss Confederation. Capital: Bern (de facto).

    “Much of Switzerland is located in the Alps.”

    “While the move has, for now, calmed fears of a repeat of a 2008-style domino effect, the merger has left Switzerland with a new megabank on Paradeplatz square.”

noun

Etymology: Compound of Switzer + -land, adopted in the 16th century from Early Modern German Schwytzerland (“land of the Swiss”). Noun sense refers to the state’s political neutrality in both World Wars.

  1. A neutral party in a dispute; one who does not take sides.

    “I’m not getting involved in this argument. I’m Switzerland.”