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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Zelenskiy was also due to meet the speaker of Sweden's parliament the Riksdag, the supreme commander of the Swedish armed forces, and the leaders of Sweden's main political parties, according to a Swedish government statement.

From Reuters

"The persons left when the Riksdag's security guards arrived," the spokesperson added in an email.

From Reuters

The speaker of Turkey’s parliament, Mustafa Sentop, canceled a visit by Andreas Norlén, the speaker of the Swedish Riksdag, that was scheduled for next Tuesday.

From Seattle Times

The positions to be held by lawmakers from the Sweden Democrats include chairing the Riksdag’s justice, foreign affair, business affairs and labor market committees.

From Seattle Times

Andersson met with Andreas Norlen, the speaker of Sweden’s 349-seat Riksdag, to formally inform him of her departure.

From Seattle Times

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