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
1
: a native of northern Europe
2
: a person of Nordic physical type
3
: a member of the peoples of Scandinavia
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Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
Business leaders could learn important lessons about educating employees on crisis readiness from several Nordic countries, which are providing citizens with new and updated advice on how to prepare for and respond to a variety of crisis situations.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
The mountain is also home to a Nordic Center, which offers space for all levels of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, available to purchase upon arrival.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
It was designed in Finland, rooted in Nordic wellness principles that are all about balance.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
Business leaders could learn important lessons about educating employees on crisis readiness from several Nordic countries, which are providing citizens with new and updated advice on how to prepare for and respond to a variety of crisis situations.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
Yukon Black Spruce Cabins is another rustic-chic option, with a cedar sauna; there’s also Eclipse Nordic Hot Spring, which has four heated pools and the option to take cold plunges.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
The mountain is also home to a Nordic Center, which offers space for all levels of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, available to purchase upon arrival.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Nordic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nordic. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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