Swiss
/swɪs
/adjective
Relating to Switzerland or its people.Raised in Pennsylvania, he spent the summers in Switzerland with his Swiss architect father....
- In 2001 Switzerland imported Bulgarian goods worth some 60 million Swiss francs.
- Each household has its own favourite recipe, some containing Swiss cheeses that you're unlikely to see outside Switzerland.
noun (plural same)
A native or inhabitant of Switzerland, or a person of Swiss descent.The missing are thought to include a Briton, a Swiss, a German, five Thais, two Americans, two Australians and three others....
- The firm was established four years ago by a multi-ethnic trio - a Swiss, a Dane and a Thai.
- A painting may not resonate with a Maori as with a German; a song in Chinese means nothing to a Swiss.
Origin
Early 16th century: from French Suisse, from Middle High German Swīz 'Switzerland'.