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Helvetic

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /hɛlˈvɛtɪk/
  • rhymes with -ɛtɪk

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to the Helvetii, the ancient inhabitants of the Alps, now Switzerland, or to the modern states and inhabitant of the Alpine regions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • the Helvetic confederacy
  • Helvetic states

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Swiss

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin helveticus, from Helvetii (“the Helvetii”).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: helvétský — of or pertaining to Switzerland
  • German: helvetisch — of or pertaining to Switzerland
  • Polish: helwecki — of or pertaining to Switzerland