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 which Nordic country does the inspector solve mysteries? 3 of 5 Kwei Quartey’s Detective Inspector Darko Dawson starred in five crime novels from 2009 to 2017. —J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025

The pioneer of new Nordic cuisine founded Michelin starred and recommended restaurants NOMA and ILIS, respectively. —Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

Noun

Oscar-winning Danish director Thomas Vinterberg will receive the festival’s Nordic Honorary Award for his life’s work. —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025

Göteborg’s parallel industry event TV Drama Vision will run Jan. 28-29 and the Nordic Film Market Jan. 29-31. —Annika Pham, Variety, 7 Jan. 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