Stockholm
[ stok-hohm, -hohlm; Swedish stawk-hawlm ]
/ ˈstɒk hoʊm, -hoʊlm; Swedish ˈstɔkˌhɔlm /
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noun
the chief seaport in and the capital of Sweden, in the SE part.
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British Dictionary definitions for Stockholm
Stockholm
/ (ˈstɒkhəʊm, Swedish ˈstɔkhɔlm) /
noun
the capital of Sweden, a port in the E central part at the outflow of Lake Mälaren into the Baltic: situated partly on the mainland and partly on islands; traditionally founded about 1250; university (1877). Pop: 765 582 (2004 est)
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Cultural definitions for Stockholm
Stockholm
Capital of Sweden and largest city in the country, located in southern Sweden on the Baltic Sea.
notes for Stockholm
Each year the Nobel Prizes (except the prize for peace) are awarded in Stockholm.
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