Switzer

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US/ˈswɪtsɚ/US/ˈswaɪtsɚ/

noun

A native or inhabitant of Switzerland, a Swiss person.

OriginGerman Schwytzer →
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Meanings

nounSwitzer (plural Switzers)

plural Switzers

  1. A native or inhabitant of Switzerland, a Swiss person.
  2. A Swiss Guard.
proper noun
  1. A surname.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
swiss

Origin

  1. GermanSchweizer
  2. GermanSchwytzer
  3. EnglishSwitzer

From early New High German Schwytzer (modern High German Schweizer) "a Swiss person", especially "a Swiss soldier or mercenary", a designation adopted in the 16th century, ultimately from the toponym Swīz "Schwyz". More at Swiss.

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Cite this entry
APA

Switzer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Switzer

MLA

“Switzer.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Switzer. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Switzer,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Switzer.

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