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 the winter, there is Nordic skiing, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, fat biking and ice fishing nearby. —Roger Sands, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

The team’s large fan international fanbase ranges from the U.S. to Australia, Brazil, Nordic countries and Japan. —John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024

Noun

The Michigan Nordic Fire Festival runs Feb. 21-23, 2025, in Charlotte. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024

Faux Flora, an exhibition that opened in Seattle at the National Nordic Museum on Nov. 8 that will run into January before traveling internationally. —James Manso, WWD, 4 Dec. 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