schweitzer

/ˈʃvaɪtsər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person from Switzerland, especially a person of Swiss descent or extraction.

“Albert Schweitzer was a famous Schweitzer and a renowned missionary.”

2. proper noun

Albert Schweitzer, a German theologian, missionary, and musician who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952.

“The Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Lambarene, Gabon, is a testament to his humanitarian work.”

Synonyms

  • Helvetic
  • Swiss

Antonyms

  • non-Swiss