Sweden

[sweed-n]

noun

1. a kingdom in northern Europe, in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. 173,732 sq. mi. (449,964 sq. km). Stockholm.

Sweden

/ ˈswiːdən /

noun

1. Swedish name: Sverige. a kingdom in NW Europe, occupying the E part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, on the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic: first united during the Viking period (8th–11th centuries); a member of the European Union. About 50 per cent of the total area is forest and 9 per cent lakes. Exports include timber, pulp, paper, iron ore, and steel. Official language: Swedish. Official religion: Church of Sweden (Lutheran). Currency: krona. Capital: Stockholm. Pop: 9 119 423 (2013 est). Area: 449 793 sq km (173 665 sq miles)

Sweden

1. Constitutional monarchy in northern Europe, in the eastern part of Scandinavia. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm.

It is known for its advanced and comprehensive social welfare legislation.

Traditionally neutral, Sweden maintained its neutrality through both World War I and World War II.

Other Word Forms

• anti-Sweden adjective
• pro-Sweden adjective

Example Sentences

Relations between Sweden and several Middle Eastern countries were strained by the pair's actions.

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However, the prosecution said it was "more likely" he had given misleading details due to his criminal record while living in Sweden.

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This pattern appeared consistently across various national databases, including the FDA's adverse event system and healthcare records from Sweden, Canada, and Israel.

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Sweden on Friday announced that it would invest about $370 million in new counter-drone systems, including weapons to down unmanned aircraft, drone interceptors and jamming sensors.

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Last season, he won the Gerd Muller Trophy - unlike the Golden Shoe, awarded solely on goals rather than a points system - scoring 63 goals for Sporting and Sweden.

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