1
: the North Germanic language spoken in Sweden and a part of Finland
2
plural in construction
: the people of Sweden
Swedish
adjective
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Because wolves are so adaptable and able to spread across Europe so easily, moving beyond conservation and into management of their populations is important, says Håkan Sand, an ecologist at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, who was not involved in the new study.
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Olivia Ferrari, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Neighbouring Sweden is also preparing to start work on its own repository, which is intended to contain up to 12,000 metric tons of Swedish spent nuclear fuel.
—Marta Abbà, Wired News, 23 Apr. 2025
In 2023, Ossian starred in all 24 episodes of the Swedish Christmas-themed show Trolltider – legenden om Bergatrollet, which translates to Troll Times — The Legend of the Mountain Troll.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
However, the Swedish Accident Investigation Board said it was seriously restricted by Chinese officials and could not carry out its inquiries in the usual way.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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Olivia Ferrari, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Neighbouring Sweden is also preparing to start work on its own repository, which is intended to contain up to 12,000 metric tons of Swedish spent nuclear fuel.
—Marta Abbà, Wired News, 23 Apr. 2025
In 2023, Ossian starred in all 24 episodes of the Swedish Christmas-themed show Trolltider – legenden om Bergatrollet, which translates to Troll Times — The Legend of the Mountain Troll.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
However, the Swedish Accident Investigation Board said it was seriously restricted by Chinese officials and could not carry out its inquiries in the usual way.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Swedish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swedish. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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Swedish
noun
Swed·ish
ˈswēd-ish 
1
: the Germanic language spoken in Sweden
2
Swedish plural
: the people of Sweden
Swedish
adjective
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