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Nordic

[ nawr-dik ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a Germanic people of northern European origin, exemplified by the Scandinavians.
  2. having or suggesting the physical characteristics associated with these people, typically tall stature, blond hair, blue eyes, and elongated head.
  3. (sometimes lowercase) of or relating to skiing events involving ski jumping and cross-country skiing. Compare alpine ( def 5 ).


noun

  1. a member of the Nordic people, especially a Scandinavian.

nordic

1

/ ˈɔːɪ /

adjective

  1. skiing of or relating to competitions in cross-country racing and ski-jumping Compare alpine
  2. (of recreational walking) incorporating the use of poles that resemble ski poles to aid movement
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Nordic

2

/ ˈɔːɪ /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or belonging to a subdivision of the Caucasoid race typified by the tall blond blue-eyed long-headed inhabitants of N Britain, Scandinavia, N Germany, and the Netherlands
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ǰ·徱··ٲ [nawr-, dis, -i-tee], noun
  • t-ǰd adjective
  • ԴDz-ǰd adjective noun
  • -ǰd adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Nordic1

1895–1900; < French nordique, equivalent to nord north + -ique -ic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Nordic1

C19: from French nordique, from nord north
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Example Sentences

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While co-working spaces for tech companies are well established across the Nordics, Maria 01 is the largest of its kind in the region.

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At Business Finland, Ms Kokko says the Nordic nation is also impacted by strong global competition for the software talent needed to grow defence tech and dual use businesses.

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Negotiating an SLL is a rigorous, complex process - one that took the City of Gothenburg a year to do, with no fewer than six major Nordic banks involved.

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The Swedish government also identified Iran and China as posing significant security threats to the Nordic country.

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