Nordic

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adjective

Nor·​dic ˈnȯr-dik 

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: 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

Duluth, Minnesota Amid the heatwaves throughout Europe during the summer, trips to Nordic countries offer a way to beat the summer heat of southern Europe. —Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025

Feelings are especially strong across the Nordic region -- and very possibly strongest in Denmark given President Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland. —arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2025

Noun

Insider tip The Scandinavian heritage of Minnesota is evident at the Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna, says Jake Juliot of the local tourism board. —Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025

This action follows the skiers participation in the 2025 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships held in Trondheim, Norway, last week. —Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025

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