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Scanian

The term Scanian can refer to:A person born or living in the province of Scania proper (Skåne) The people and language of the historical provinces of Scania (Terrae Scaniae, Skånelandene, Skåneland Scanian dialect, the dialect spoken in Scania Scanian Law, the law of the historical provinces of Scania

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The term Scanian (Swedish: skånsk, skånskt, skånska or skåning) can refer to:

  • A person born or living in the province of Scania proper (Skåne)
  • The people and language of the historical provinces of Scania (Terrae Scaniae, Skånelandene (Danish), Skåneland (Swedish)
  • Scanian dialect, the dialect spoken in Scania
  • Scanian Law, the law of the historical provinces of Scania

The company name "Skanska" also comes from Skånska.