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ställningskrig

“ställningskrig” is a Swedish word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. war of position (war conducted based on fixed, fortified positions, e.g. trench warfare)

Etymology

Calque of German Stellungskrieg, equivalent to ställning + -s- + krig. Attested since 1900. Compare Dutch stellingenoorlog.

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