Norwegian

noun

Nor·​we·​gian nȯr-ˈwē-jən How to pronounce Norwegian (audio)
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Norway
b
: a person of Norwegian descent
2
: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people
Norwegian adjective

Examples of Norwegian in a Sentence

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On March 14, Norwegian F-35s escorted a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress which Norwegian Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik said sends an important signal of the U.S. commitment to European and Norwegian security. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025 Cruise stocks, including Norwegian (NCLH+3.72%), Royal Caribbean (RCL+4.04%), and Carnival (CCL+3.75%), are taking on water. Kevin Williams, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025 There are 14 options, including French, Dutch, Russian, and Norwegian, to choose between. New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025 An 18-year-old man was shot in the torso and right arm and transported himself to St. Mary Hospital, and a 23-year-old man was shot in the neck and groin and went to Norwegian Hospital. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Norwegian

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin Norwegia Norway

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of Norwegian was in 1555

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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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Norwegian

noun
Nor·​we·​gian nȯr-ˈwē-jən How to pronounce Norwegian (audio)
1
: a person born or living in Norway
2
: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people
Norwegian adjective
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