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Glossary · Chapter 11: Sweden and the world

totalförsvar

Swedish word. In English: total defence

The whole of society's defence: the military defence and the civil defence, which must keep healthcare, schools and food working in crisis and war.

Facts about the word

  • Everyone living in Sweden between 16 and 70 has a total defence duty.
  • Conscription is part of the total defence duty: young people are called to enrolment from age 18.
  • The brochure If crisis or war comes is sent to all households.

Try the word in a sentence

Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?

The word belongs to Chapter 11: Sweden and the world in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.

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