Nordic

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adjective

Nor·​dic ˈnȯr-dik 

1

: of or relating to the Germanic peoples of northern Europe and especially of Scandinavia

2

: of or relating to a group or physical type characterized by tall stature, long head, light skin and hair, and blue eyes

3

a

: of or relating to competitive ski events involving cross-country racing, ski jumping, or biathlon compare alpine

b

: of, relating to, or being cross-country skiing

Nordic

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noun

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: a native of northern Europe

2

: a person of Nordic physical type

3

: a member of the peoples of Scandinavia

Examples of Nordic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The latter proposal, a response to an almost seven-month long strike by Swedish Tesla technicians, is being supported by several of the Nordic region’s biggest asset owners. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 June 2024

Sweden is the quintessence of Nordic charm, and on a trip to Sweden, visitors will find a combination of the country’s medieval heritage and modern attractions. —Breana Scheckwitz, Fox News, 6 June 2024

Noun

Paolo Di Vecchia, an emeritus professor at the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics, recalled the sentiment of the time. —Quanta Magazine, 23 May 2024

Earlier in 2023, the company laid off 132 employees and sold its 280-person travel health business to Bavarian Nordic, the Washington Business Journal reported. —Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French nordique, from nord north, from Old French north, from Old English

First Known Use

Adjective

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1