Nordic

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adjective

Nor·dic ˈnȯr-dik

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

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

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

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

Nordic

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noun

: a native of northern Europe

: a person of Nordic physical type

: a member of the peoples of Scandinavia

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Adjective

This group of 10, selected by a jury, are recent BA and MA grads of schools in the Nordic region. —

Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024 The Nordic region, with its cold, dark winters and notoriously expensive prices, rarely features on the hit-list of traveling online entrepreneurs. —

David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

Noun

The mountain is also home to a Nordic Center, which offers space for all levels of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, available to purchase upon arrival. —

Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 Look through a glass display onto the findings of a recent excavation dig while sipping creative cocktails like the Nordic Sour made with aquavit, Lillet Blanc, peach liqueur, lemon, dill syrup and egg white. —

Kevin Gray, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Nordic