Switzerland

/ˈswɪtsɚlənd/ name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A neutral party in a dispute; one who does not take sides. figuratively, uncountable

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

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A country in Western Europe and Central Europe. Official name: Swiss Confederation. Capital: Bern (de facto).

    "Much of Switzerland is located in the Alps."

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congresslower houseold swiss confederationsenatesvizzeraswiss nation

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"Bern is the capital of Switzerland."

Etymology

Compound of Switzer + -land, adopted in the 16th century from Early Modern German Schwytzerland (“land of the Swiss”). Noun sense refers to the state’s political neutrality in both World Wars.

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