Switzerland

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈswɪt.sÉ™l.É™nd/
• US IPA: /ˈswɪt.sÉš.lÉ™nd/

Origin

Compound of Switzer + land, adopted in the 16th century from Early Modern German Schwytzerland "land of the Swiss".

Proper noun

1. A sovereign country in south central Europe. Official name: Swiss Confederation.

Related terms

• Swiss
• Switzer