The term SWED NEIGHBOR is composed of two words: SWED and NEIGHBOR. SWED is a four-letter word meaning 'a native or inhabitant of Sweden' and NOR is a three-letter word meaning 'the northernmost region of Europe'. Together, they form the phrase 'Swedish NEIGHBOR', which refers to someone who lives in close proximity to someone from Sweden. This phrase can also be used to describe a person who has Swedish ancestry or is of Swedish descent.