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; cf. Reichstag

Example Sentences

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Andersson said Wednesday that the Swedish government is working on a security environment analysis together with all parties in the 349-seat Riksdag legislature.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2022

With no other obvious candidate, Andersson looks highly likely to win a second confirmation vote in the Riksdag.

From Reuters • Nov. 25, 2021

The 54-year-old Social Democrat leader was given a standing ovation by sections of the parliament, or Riksdag, Swedish television reports.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2021

The Riksdag, Sweden's parliament, is currently debating a resolution to extend the country's Freedom of the Press act of 1766 to the Internet and other media.

From Time • Jan. 2, 2011

Finally, the Riksdag is authorized and required to exercise a supervisory vigilance in relation to the several branches of the governmental system.

From The Governments of Europe by Ogg, Frederic Austin

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