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Laplander

Laplander

1 9.9
A Swedish light military off-road vehicle used to carry soldiers and scout terrain
  • proper noun
  • Archaic
: Volvo Laplander
  • The Laplander is known for its rugged design.

Examples

  • A vintage Laplander was featured in the military vehicle parade last weekend.

  • Mechanics restored the old Laplander to working condition for the museum exhibit.

  • The army relied on the Laplander for moving troops across rough terrain.

  • Have you ever seen a Laplander in action?

  • The Swedish army used the Laplander for transporting supplies through challenging terrains.

  • During military exercises, the Laplander proved its effectiveness in off-road operations.

  • The Laplander, known for its robustness, is ideal for reconnaissance missions in remote areas.

Synonyms

reconnaissance vehicle
vsLaplander
  • Specialized
1 8.0

A fast vehicle with light armour that scouts and watches ahead

is a specific Swedish model built for transport as well as scouting tasks
scout car
vsLaplander
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A fast, lightly armored four-wheel-drive military vehicle with an open top used to find where the enemy is

is more of a multipurpose Swedish off-road vehicle used for transport and scouting

Compounds

Laplander culture
9.6

The customs, stories, and daily life of the Sámi people in northern Scandinavia and Russia

Surface Forms

Laplander main

Morphology

Laplander = Lapland (opaque) = Lapland + er

The formation 'Lapland' + '-er' is a regular agentive/relational derivation meaning 'person or thing from Lapland'.

Etymology

Laplander comes from Lapland, the far northern region of snow and rough ground. Think of the vehicle as a car made for 'Lapland', strong on snow and rough roads, which is why the army used it.