Nordic

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adjective

Nor·​dic ˈnȯr-dik 

1

: 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

In Group A, three Nordic teams battle with host nation Switzerland. —Julia Ranney, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025

In addition to its interior design offerings, the main construction of the house is made from Nordic Spruce wood, which is known for its durability and ability to withstand high temperatures, harsh humidity, and decay—a must-have quality for structures in the South. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025

Noun

The films were supported by the Norwegian Film Institute, Nordic Film and TV Fund, and the promotion activities for the trilogy were supported by MEDIA funding from the European Union. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025

This five-bedroom, ski-in–ski-out home near the Madawaska Nordic Ski and Recreation Trails will speak to anyone who has dreamed of having a snowy wintertime wedding. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 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