Norwegian
noun
Nor·we·gian
nȯr-ˈwē-jən 
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Norway
b
: a person of Norwegian descent
2
: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people
Norwegian
adjective
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Norwegian Cruises offers seven- to 14-day trips from $799 per person.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Founded by Myles Shear and Norwegian DJ Kygo, the concept’s first two spots opened in Orlando and Miami last year.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Norwegians don’t fight or argue.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Crescent Seas is taking things further, announcing that two former Norwegian Cruise Line ships will be converted into luxury floating residences.
—Colin C. Campbell, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Founded by Myles Shear and Norwegian DJ Kygo, the concept’s first two spots opened in Orlando and Miami last year.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Norwegians don’t fight or argue.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Crescent Seas is taking things further, announcing that two former Norwegian Cruise Line ships will be converted into luxury floating residences.
—Colin C. Campbell, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Norwegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Norwegian. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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Norwegian
noun
Nor·we·gian
nȯr-ˈwē-jən
1
: a person born or living in Norway
2
: the Germanic language of the Norwegian people
Norwegian
adjective
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