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Etymology edit

Attested since 1833. From allmän (general) + bildning (accretion of knowledge).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈalmɛnˌbɪldnɪŋː/

Noun edit

allmänbildning c

  1. An acquired body of knowledge generally accepted as necessary for versed person, particularly in humanities.
    Att veta vem Konfucius var är grundläggande allmänbildning.
    Knowing who Confucius was is considered part of basic general knowledge.

Declension edit

Declension of allmänbildning 
Uncountable
Indefinite Definite
Nominative allmänbildning allmänbildningen
Genitive allmänbildnings allmänbildningens

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