Kalmar

[ kahl-mahr ]

noun

1. a seaport in SE Sweden, on Kalmar Sound.

Kalmar

/ ˈkalmar /

noun

1. a port in SE Sweden, partly on the mainland and partly on a small island in the Sound of Kalmar opposite Öland: scene of the signing of the Union of Kalmar, which united Sweden, Denmark, and Norway into a single monarchy (1397–1523). Pop: 60 734 (2004 est)

Other Words From

• Kal·mar·i·an [kal-, mair, -ee-en], adjective

Example Sentences

During that time, “power was gained by violence and control over resources,” explains Ludvig Papmehl-Dufay, an archaeologist at Linnaeus University in Kalmar, Sweden, who wasn’t involved in the study.

From Science News

Thus began the celebrated Kalmar Union, one of the greatest political blunders that a nation ever made.

From Project Gutenberg

These negotiations resulted in a meeting of the Cabinets of the three Northern kingdoms, held at Kalmar in 1483.

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At first he appeared desirous to promote the welfare of Sweden and to conform to the terms of the Kalmar Recess.

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The memorable soil on which Gustavus disembarked lay two miles south of Kalmar; and he hurried to the town without delay.

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By good fortune he steered clear of the Danish fleet, and on the 31st of May set foot again on his native soil, near Kalmar.

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