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Nordic

Verb / ˈnɔ:rdɪk / Another word for nordic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of Nordic countries or their peoples, such as Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland

Synonyms & similar words

scandinavian nordic northgermaniclanguage norse northgermanic scandinavianlanguage Scandinavian Norse Viking Arctic polar subarctic taiga boreal Sami Finnish Swedish Danish Norwegian Icelandic Greenlandic Lappish Lapplandic Lapponian Laplandish Laplandic

Synonyms by register

Formal

Scandinavian North European Arctic

Literary

northern icy frigid

Antonyms

southern equatorial tropical antarctic mediterranean

Common collocations

  • Nordic countries
  • Nordic skiing
  • Nordic mythology
  • Nordic design
  • Nordic walking
  • Nordic Council
  • Nordic region
  • Nordic model

Word family

noun Nordic
adjective Nordic

Usage note

Primarily used to refer to the countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, and their associated cultures. It can also refer to the broader geographical region of Northern Europe.

Example sentences

  1. The Nordic countries have a lot of snow and ice.
  2. My dad's favorite band is from a Nordic country called Sweden.
  3. I want to visit a Nordic country one day.
  4. The Nordic Skiing World Cup is a popular event.
  5. The Nordic people have a rich cultural heritage.

Quotes

  • The Nordic countries are leading the world in gender equality.
  • I am proud to be a Nordic skier.
  • The Nordic lifestyle is all about balance and simplicity.

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