Nordic

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adjective

Nor·​dic ˈnȯr-dik How to pronounce Nordic (audio)
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

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Adjective
Despite reforestation efforts in Scandinavia, Dahl says extensive logging has led to the decline of some plant and animal species, and argues that Nordic forestry companies need to adapt their management practices to ensure nature remains protected as demand for wood increases. Maddy Savage, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025 Measuring about 12 feet wide and 9 feet deep, the off-grid cabin is made of real Nordic spruce at a standard thickness of 1.75 inches. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 18 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 See all Example Sentences for Nordic 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of Nordic was in 1824

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“Nordic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nordic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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