Riksdag

American

[riks-dahg] / ˈrɪksˌdɑg /

noun

the parliament of Sweden, consisting of an upper house and a lower house.

Riksdag British

/ ˈriːksdaɡ /

noun

the Swedish parliament

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Etymology

Origin of Riksdag

< Swedish; Reichstag

Example Sentences

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In the 349-seat Riksdag, 117 lawmakers voted yes to Andersson, 174 rejected her appointment while 57 abstained and one lawmaker was absent.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2021

The 54-year-old Social Democrat leader was given a standing ovation by sections of the parliament, or Riksdag, Swedish television reports.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2021

"Therefore, it is not clear yet that I will be passed by the Riksdag, but the Speaker has decided to put me forward me as a candidate in a prime ministerial vote."

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2021

The Riksdag, Sweden's parliament, is currently debating a resolution to extend the country's Freedom of the Press act of 1766 to the Internet and other media.

From Time • Jan. 2, 2011

The two great pressing national questions, war and the restitution of the alienated crown lands, were duly considered at the Riksdag which assembled at Stockholm in March 1655.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various

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