NonSwedish

NonSwedish is an English-language adjective formed by prefixing non- to Swedish. It describes things that are not Swedish, including people, languages, cultures, products, or other attributes associated with Sweden.

Orthography and usage: The standard form is non-Swedish with a hyphen. The unhyphenated version appears in some branding or informal writing, and a stylized form such as nonSwedish may be used in logos, usernames, or shorthand. In formal prose, non-Swedish is preferred.

Applications and examples: Non-Swedish cuisine refers to foods originating outside Sweden. Non-Swedish words or phrases are those not derived from Swedish. Non-Swedish organizations, communities, or residents describe entities or people who are not Swedish by nationality or origin. The term is often used in discussions about Sweden’s international relations, multicultural society, and immigrant experiences.

Language and nuance: The exact meaning of non-Swedish can vary with context. It may refer to language, ethnicity, nationality, or cultural origin, and it can carry connotations depending on how it is applied. In scholarly writing, precision is typically favored, with clearer descriptors such as foreign-born, non-Swedish-origin, or non-Swedish-language, as appropriate.

See also and cross-language note: In Swedish, the equivalent term is icke-svensk. The concept of non-Swedish is mainly encountered in English-language discussions of Sweden and its diverse population, economy, and culture.