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Nordic

Pronunciation: /ˈnɔːdɪk/
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Definition of Nordic

adjective

  • relating to or denoting Scandinavia, Finland, and Iceland:the Nordic countries
  • relating to or denoting a physical type of northern European peoples characterized by tall stature, a bony frame, light colouring, and a dolichocephalic head: the Nordic races on one street corner a dusky Moorish maiden, the next a Nordic blonde
  • Skiing involving the disciplines of cross-country skiing or ski jumping: Jim competes as a veteran in Nordic events in ScotlandOften contrasted with alpine.

noun

  • a person from Scandinavia, Finland, or Iceland: the Nordics might share a common history, speak similar languages, enjoy the same culture

Origin:

from French nordique, from nord 'north'

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