This is the 400th most frequent Swedish word.
centrum
The Swedish word "centrum" means "center" or "downtown" in English.
Here, 'centrum' is used to refer to the central area of a city or town, commonly known as the city center.
Jag bor nära stadens centrum.
I live near the city center.
In this context, 'centrum' denotes an institution or place dedicated to research and learning.
Han arbetar på ett forskningscentrum.
He works at a research center.
Here, 'centrum' is used to describe the middle or central point of a physical object.