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"Swine" is a term used to refer to any member of the pig family (Suidae), which includes domestic pigs as well as wild pigs. "Pig" is often used specifically to refer to domesticated pigs raised for food production or as pets. In general, the term "swine" has a broader application than "pig."
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"Pig" is a colloquial term often used to refer to the domesticated animal raised for meat, while "swine" is a more technical term that encompasses all members of the pig family, including domesticated and wild pigs. In general usage, the terms are often interchangeable, but "swine" can also refer to wild pigs or boars.
A pig that is young and is a female is called a pig.
A young weaned pig is a shoat. A young weaned pig is a shoat.
Hog is another common name for a pig.