nordic
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Of or relating to or constituting the Scandinavian group of languages.
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ˈnɔɹdɪk
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Definition
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adjective
Of or relating to the Nordic countries.
Of or relating to the light colouring and tall stature of Nordic peoples.
noun
A person of Nordic descent or having features typical of Nordic people.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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More ways to use nordic
- “Nordic languages have a gender system.”adjective
- “Hitler wanted Nordic people to rule Europe.”adjective
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