Nils Linder

Nils Linder was a Swedish language guardian in the late 19th century, known for his critical stance on the increasing tendency of Swedes to incorrectly separate compound words in writing. In 1886, he expressed his concerns in the publication 'Regler och råd angående svenska språkets behandling i tal och skrift,' highlighting the linguistic issues surrounding improper hyphenation that had grown prevalent during the 1870s. His observations and recommendations reflect a historical perspective on language use in Sweden, and his legacy endures as discussions about language correctness continue to evolve.