Sweden

geographical name Swe·den \ˈswē-d^ən\

Definition of SWEDEN

country N Europe on Scandinavian peninsula W of Baltic Sea; a kingdom ∗ Stockholm area 173,665 square miles (449,792 square kilometers), pop 9,400,000

Variants of SWEDEN

Swe·den or Sw Sve·ri·ge \ˈsve-rē-yə\

SWEDEN Defined for Kids

Sweden

geographical name Swe·den \ˈswē-d^ən\

Definition of SWEDEN for Kids

country N Europe in Scandinavia (peninsula) bordering on Baltic Sea; a kingdom; capital, Stockholm

Learn More About SWEDEN

Nglish: Translation of "Sweden" for Spanish speakers

Britannica English: Translation of "Sweden" for Arabic speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about "Sweden"

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: SwindonPrevious Word in the Dictionary: Swaziland

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up Sweden? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

View Seen & Heard Highlights from Around the Site

Test Your Vocabulary!

10 Charming Words for Nasty People

Put-downs with flair

Learn More

When "Literally" isn't, well, literal

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Watch Now

Know what this is?

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Go Play

Fear of cats?

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears

Learn More