Definition

Proper noun A Scandinavian kingdom located in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It is a sovereign state and constitutional monarchy.

Usage

"Kingdom of Sweden" is the official formal name of the country commonly known as Sweden. It is used in diplomatic, legal, and formal contexts to specify the nation-state in its entirety.

Examples

• The Kingdom of Sweden maintains a policy of military non-alignment.
• The treaty was signed between the Kingdom of Sweden and the French Republic.
• Her ambassador presented credentials to the Kingdom of Sweden.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to refer to the Swedish government or its official institutions in formal discourse.
  • The proposal was submitted for consideration by the Kingdom of Sweden.

Variants and Related Words

• Sweden (Proper noun): The common, short-form name for the Kingdom of Sweden.
• Swedish (Adjective): Relating to the Kingdom of Sweden, its people, or its language.

Synonyms

• Sweden
• The Swedish Realm (a less common formal variant)

Noun

1. a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula