Icelandic

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adjective

Ice·​lan·​dic īs-ˈlan-dik How to pronounce Icelandic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, the Icelanders, or Icelandic

Icelandic

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noun

: the North Germanic language of Iceland

Examples of Icelandic in a Sentence

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Iceland Icelandic pay-TV network Stod 2 and Stod 2+ will be the main broadcasters for the Oscars this year. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025 Each November, global artists and industry converge in the Icelandic capital for three days of live performances, panels and workshops. Sophie Williams, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025 For a particularly unique experience, the One Dalton Signature Facial makes use of innovative Icelandic biotechnology to cleanse and strengthen each participant’s skin, while the Dalton Duo couples’ massage is ideal for any visitors on a romantic getaway. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 Parsons did not respond to specific questions about whether Carter County has taken the full complement of steps at the core of the Icelandic model. Aneri Pattani, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Icelandic

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1674, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1710, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Icelandic was in 1674

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“Icelandic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Icelandic. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

Icelandic

1 of 2 adjective
Ice·​lan·​dic ī-ˈslan-dik How to pronounce Icelandic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, the Icelanders, or Icelandic

Icelandic

2 of 2 noun
: the Germanic language of the Icelandic people
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