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; cf. 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

While the vote was seen being extremely narrow, Lofven had been expected to avoid a majority voting against him, the prerequisite to be approved as premier by the Swedish Riksdag.

From Reuters • Jul. 7, 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

During a recess of the Riksdag a Norwegian plebiscite was taken, August 13, with the result that 368,211 votes were cast in favor of the separation and but 184 against it.

From The Governments of Europe by Ogg, Frederic Austin

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