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

Many members of this loose cohort began their international ventures in Paris but were soon unable to resist the pull of the Nordic countries. —Tamara J. Walker, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2024

Dear Amy: My daughter has my husband’s extremely pale, Nordic appearance. —Amy Dickinson, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2024

Noun

Similar to our other Nordic Naturals pick, this product has a Certificate of Analysis, verifying third-party testing. —Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024

Visitors can watch craft demonstrations, visit the Nordic Zoo, attend folk dances throughout the year and experience traditional celebrations like Midsummer, Christmas and Walpurgis Night. —Breana Scheckwitz, Fox News, 6 June 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