MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · 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 aged 16 to 70 may be required to help defend the country: total defence duty. Sverige i fokus s. 40
- Sweden has general conscription: everyone who has turned 18 answers questions and takes tests, then it is decided who will be trained. Sverige i fokus s. 41
- Civil defence means that more than the military must be able to meet threats in society. Sverige i fokus s. 41
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?
Total defence involves the whole of society, not just soldiers. It is not a sports team.
The word belongs to Chapter 11: Sweden and the world in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.
