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

1

: 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

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

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