MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 7: Human rights
nationella minoriteter
Swedish word. In English: national minorities
Five groups that have lived in Sweden for a long time and have special protection for their language and culture.
Facts about the word
- In 2000 Sweden recognised Jews, Roma, Sami, Sweden Finns and Tornedalians as national minorities. Sverige i fokus s. 25
- The minority languages are Yiddish, Romani Chib, Sami, Finnish and Meänkieli. Sverige i fokus s. 25
- The Sami are also a recognised indigenous people. Sverige i fokus s. 25
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
National minorities are five specially protected groups, not parties and not children.
The word belongs to Chapter 7: Human rights in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.
