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Definition of malmo
malmo
/ˈmɑːl.moʊ/
Mal · mo
malmo Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
A major port city located in the southernmost province of Scania in Sweden, renowned for its coastal industry, architecture, and its connection to Copenhagen, Denmark, via the Öresund Bridge.
Word Nuance & Usage
Frequently written with the Swedish diacritic as 'Malmö' in international contexts, though standard English typography often omits the umlaut.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malmo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malmo