Nordic

/'nɔ:dik/
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Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Resembling peoples of Scandinavia: Describing physical characteristics or cultural traits typically associated with the inhabitants of Northern Europe, especially Scandinavia.
    • Relating to Germany and Scandinavia: Pertaining to the geographical, historical, or cultural sphere of Northern Europe, often including the Germanic and Scandinavian regions.
    • Of or relating to or constituting the Scandinavian group of languages: Concerning the North Germanic language family, which includes languages like Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, and Icelandic.

  2. Noun:

    • The northern family of Germanic languages that are spoken in Scandinavia and Iceland: Refers collectively to the North Germanic languages.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • She has classic Nordic features, with blonde hair and blue eyes.
    • The study focused on Nordic history during the Viking Age.
    • Icelandic is a Nordic language with ancient roots.

  • Noun:

    • The Nordic includes languages such as Danish and Swedish.
    • He is a scholar specializing in the phonology of the Nordic.
Advanced Usage

  • "Nordic model": A socio-economic model featuring a comprehensive welfare state and collective bargaining, associated with the Nordic countries.

    • The Nordic model is often cited for its balance of social security and economic competitiveness.

  • "Nordic combined": A winter sport event that combines cross-country skiing and ski jumping.

    • He won a gold medal in the Nordic combined at the Winter Olympics.
Variants and Related Words
  • Nordicity (n): The quality or state of being Nordic; the characteristic features of Nordic regions.
  • Nordicism (n): A historical ideology or movement emphasizing the superiority of Nordic peoples.
Synonyms
  • Scandinavian: Pertaining to Scandinavia, its people, languages, or cultures.
  • North Germanic: Specifically relating to the branch of Germanic languages.
Related Phrases

  • Nordic countries: Refers specifically to Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

    • The Nordic countries often collaborate on environmental policy.

  • Nordic walking: A fitness activity using specially designed poles.

    • Nordic walking is an excellent full-body exercise.
Adjective
  1. resembling peoples of Scandinavia
  2. relating to Germany and Scandinavia
    • Hitler wanted Nordic people to rule Europe
  3. of or relating to or constituting the Scandinavian group of languages
    • Nordic languages have a gender system
Noun
  1. the northern family of Germanic languages that are spoken in Scandinavia and Iceland

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