sammankomster

Sammankomster is a Swedish noun in plural form, meaning gatherings or meetings. The singular form is sammankomst. The term describes events where people come together for a common purpose, such as discussion, decision-making, celebration, or social interaction. It covers a wide range of occasions, from informal get-togethers to formal meetings in organizations, workplaces, schools, or communities.

In everyday language, the word can refer to both regularly occurring events (for example weekly or annual gatherings) and one-off occasions. In corporate or organizational contexts, more specific terms such as stämma or styrelsemöte may be used, but sammankomster remains a general umbrella for the concept of assembling.

Legally, public gatherings are subject to rules that balance freedom of assembly with public order and safety. In Sweden, there are laws and regulations governing allmänna sammankomster and offentliga tillställningar, including notification requirements for authorities, rights to protest, and restrictions in certain situations. The term thus has both everyday and legal significance.

Origin: The word is formed from samman-, meaning together, and komma, to come, reflecting the action of people coming together. The plural form sammankomster is used when referring to multiple events.