WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from the Web

Alands

Definition

Alands can refer to a couple of different things:

• Noun: Alands is the plural form of "aland," which is a group of islands in the Baltic Sea, situated between Sweden and Finland.
• Noun: Alands is also the English translation of the Swedish word "åländska," which is the regional language spoken in the Åland Islands.

Examples

Sense: Islands in the Baltic Sea

"The Alands archipelago consists of approximately 6,700 islands, of which around 60 are inhabited. It is an autonomous and demilitarized region of Finland."

Sense: Regional Language

"Even though Swedish is the official language of Finland, the locals in Alands mostly speak Åländska."

Related Products

• Åland Islands Travel Guide
• Åländska Language Course