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Ericsson

Ericsson (name) means a Swedish surname meaning "son of Eric," also the name of a major Swedish telecommunications company. Example: “Ericsson supplies mobile network equipment to companies worldwide.”

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A Swedish surname meaning "son of Eric," also the name of a major Swedish telecommunications company.

"Ericsson supplies mobile network equipment to companies worldwide."

How to use Ericsson

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Swedish surname, and the brand name of a global telecoms firm.

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Ericssons plural

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Etymology

From Swedish Ericsson, "son of Eric."

Origin: Swedish

Frequently asked questions

What does “Ericsson” mean?

The word “Ericsson” means a Swedish surname meaning "son of Eric," also the name of a major Swedish telecommunications company. In plain terms, a Swedish surname, and the brand name of a global telecoms firm.

How do you use “Ericsson” in a sentence?

Here is “Ericsson” used in a sentence: “Ericsson supplies mobile network equipment to companies worldwide.”

What part of speech is “Ericsson”?

“Ericsson” is a name.

Where does the word “Ericsson” come from?

The word “Ericsson” comes from Swedish. From Swedish Ericsson, "son of Eric.".

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