# Switzer

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈswɪtsɚ/ · frequency rank #56,476

## Definitions
1. A native or inhabitant of Switzerland, a Swiss person.
2. A Swiss Guard.

## Etymology
From early New High German Schwytzer (modern High German Schweizer) "a Swiss person", especially "a Swiss soldier or mercenary", a designation adopted in the 16th century, ultimately from the toponym Swīz "Schwyz". More at Swiss.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/switzer