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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."

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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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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