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Helvetian
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Hel·ve·tian  (hl-vshn)
adj.
1. Of or relating to Helvetia or the Helvetii.
2. Swiss.
n.
1. One of the Helvetii.
2. A Swiss.
[From Latin Helvtius, from Helvti, Helvetii.]
Helvetian [hɛlˈviːʃən]
adj
1. (Historical Terms) of or relating to the Helvetii
2. (Social Science / Peoples) (Placename) (Linguistics / Languages) another word for Swiss
n
1. (Social Science / Peoples) a native or citizen of Switzerland
2. (Historical Terms) a member of the Helvetii
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