Sweden

American  

[sweed-n] / ˈswid 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.

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Sweden British  

/ 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)

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Sweden Cultural  

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

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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

They don't have to be fitted in warm regions to work, with colder Scandinavian countries like Norway, Sweden and Finland recording some of the highest numbers of installations.

From BBC

It was the rink's second runners-up medal following a loss to Sweden in China four years ago.

From BBC

India on Monday joined Sweden, Serbia, Poland and Australia in calling for its citizens to leave Iran.

From Barron's

Two clients are preparing rockets to carry satellites into orbit from northern Sweden: South Korea's Perigee; and American company, Firefly, which achieved a lunar landing last year.

From BBC

On the bus to the arena for the Olympic quarterfinal matchup with Sweden last week, Hellebuyck was so relaxed that he fell asleep.

From The Wall Street Journal