switzerland

UK /ˈswɪtsələnd/ US /ˈswɪtsɚlənd/

name 1noun 1

Definitions

name

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

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

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

Collocations

ADJ.

beautiful, beautiful, famous, ill, left, manufactured, many, neutral

Switzerland is famous for its chocolate, watches, and stunning Alpine mountains.

VERB + SWITZERLAND

go, going, gone, made, speak, speaking, visiting

We made Switzerland our home after living in three other countries.

SWITZERLAND + NOUN

admire, alps, sights

Many tourists admire Switzerland's stunning mountain scenery every year.

PREP.

between, in, in, with

The negotiations between Switzerland and neighboring countries helped resolve the trade dispute.

ADV.

ever

I have never been to Switzerland, but I would love to visit someday.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

suisse
schweiz
svizzera

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Much of Switzerland is located in the Alps.

Wiktionary

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.

Wiktionary

“There is strong evidence that 76 known or potential breast carcinogens from food contact materials recently purchased all over the world can be found in people,” said study coauthor Jane Muncke, mana

Wiktionary

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

Wiktionary

Bern is the capital of Switzerland.

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The watch is manufactured in Switzerland.

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Usage Notes

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