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aktiebolag

|ak-tie-bo-lag|

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/ˈæk.tiˌboʊ.lɑːɡ/

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/ˈæk.tiˌbəʊ.lɑːɡ/

share company

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aktiebolag' originates from Swedish, specifically the words 'aktie' meaning 'share' and 'bolag' meaning 'company'.

Historical Evolution

'aktiebolag' has remained consistent in its usage in Swedish, directly translating to 'share company' in English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'share company', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a type of corporation or limited company in Sweden, similar to a joint-stock company.

The aktiebolag was founded in 1995 and has grown significantly since then.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/11 02:36