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Scandinavian

Pronunciation: /skandɪˈneɪvɪən/

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Definition of Scandinavian

adjective

relating to Scandinavia, its people, or their languages.

noun

1a native or inhabitant of Scandinavia, or a person of Scandinavian descent.

2 [mass noun] the northern branch of the Germanic languages, comprising Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic, and Faroese, all descended from Old Norse.