Swiss
UK: swɪs | US: swɪs
adj. relating to Switzerland or its people
n. a native or inhabitant of Switzerland
The word "Swiss" originates from the obsolete term Switzer, used in Early Modern English to refer to Swiss mercenaries or inhabitants. Over time, Switzer evolved into "Swiss," likely influenced by French (Suisse) and German (Schweiz). The suffix -iss is a phonetic adaptation rather than a distinct morpheme, reflecting natural language simplification. The term has consistently denoted association with Switzerland since the 16th century.
Swiss chocolate is renowned for its high quality.
She married a Swiss engineer and moved to Zurich.
The Swiss Alps attract millions of tourists annually.
He collects Swiss watches as a hobby.
Swiss neutrality has been a key policy for centuries.