swiss
n. C / Un. the people who come from Switzerland. You can also use this word to talk about the specific language or style of the country.
n. the people of Switzerland collectively. When referring to individuals, it is typically used as an adjective or in the plural form 'the Swiss'.
The Swiss are famous for making high-quality watches.
During the international conference, the Swiss remained neutral on the proposed trade agreement.
While the Swiss are often associated with financial services, their contributions to precision engineering and humanitarian diplomacy are equally significant on the global stage.
Adopted from Middle French Suisse in circa 1515, alongside the form Switzer directly loaned from German.
Usually functions as a collective plural noun when preceded by 'the'. To refer to a single person, use 'a Swiss person' or 'a Swiss man/woman' rather than 'a Swiss'.
He is a Swiss.He is Swiss.When referring to a single person's nationality, use the word as an adjective without an article, or say 'a Swiss person'.