samhälle
English meaning: Society
Swedish Definition
(Svenska)En organiserad gemenskap av människor som lever tillsammans under gemensamma lagar och normer.
English Definition
An organized community sharing laws and culture. Swedish society is characterized by individualism combined with collective responsibility, high trust in institutions, gender equality, and consensus-seeking ('lagom' — balance). Sweden faces growing debates about immigration integration, gang violence, and identity. The Swedish model of combining individual freedom with social solidarity offers insights for India.
Example
“Det svenska samhället kombinerar individualism med kollektivt ansvar och hög tillit till institutioner.”
In English: “Swedish society combines individualism with collective responsibility and high trust in institutions.”
Synonyms
- gemenskap
- folk
Literary Heritage
“Samhället är en maskin för att hålla de svaga nere och de starka uppe.”
“Society is a machine for keeping the weak down and the strong up.”
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Language information
- Language
- Svenska
- Swedish
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Germanic
- Speakers
- 10M