Norwegian
noun
Nor·we·gian
nȯr-ˈwē-jən 
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Norway
b
: a person of Norwegian descent
2
: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people
Norwegian
adjective
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In the original Norwegian, Bragi is spelled Brage (pronounced BROG-eh).
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Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Major airlines Norwegian and SAS have expressed concerns about cutting routes, potentially making travel to and from Norway more expensive.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Best travel insurance policies The Diamond Detectives Package for guests in The Haven, Norwegian’s luxe ship-within-a-ship concept, also comes with early booking for meet-and-greets or photo opportunities, exclusive programming with talent on board and other perks.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Sara Hanson is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Richmond, and Nathan B. Warren is an Associate Professor of Marketing at BI Norwegian Business School.
—Sara Hanson and Nathan B. Warren/the Conversation, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
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Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Major airlines Norwegian and SAS have expressed concerns about cutting routes, potentially making travel to and from Norway more expensive.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Best travel insurance policies The Diamond Detectives Package for guests in The Haven, Norwegian’s luxe ship-within-a-ship concept, also comes with early booking for meet-and-greets or photo opportunities, exclusive programming with talent on board and other perks.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Sara Hanson is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Richmond, and Nathan B. Warren is an Associate Professor of Marketing at BI Norwegian Business School.
—Sara Hanson and Nathan B. Warren/the Conversation, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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Norwegian
noun
Nor·we·gian
nȯr-ˈwē-jən
1
: a person born or living in Norway
2
: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people
Norwegian
adjective
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