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 addition to the previous sports offered, this year's event will include alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, Nordic skiing, skeleton and wheelchair curling for the first time. —Stephanie Petit, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025

Even with the snow in recession, there was enough left for Nordic action. —Miles Howard, AFAR Media, 6 Feb. 2025

Noun

Both Panther squads finished in the upper half of the Twin Cities Nordic Ski Conference Championships Jan. 26 at Theodore Wirth Regional Park. —Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

The Waterville Valley Adventure Center & Nordic Center oversees the trails and has equipment available for rent. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 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