Synonyms for

Vikings

Verb / ˈvaɪkɪŋz / Another word for vikings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The Vikings were a group of people from Scandinavia who lived from the late 8th to the early 11th century. They were known for their seafaring skills and raids on coastal towns and cities.

Synonyms & similar words

viking Norsemen Scandinavians Northmen Danish Swedish Norwegian Icelandic Faroese Greenlanders Rus Varangians Normans Pirates Raiders Plunderers Marauders Barbarians Warriors Fighters

Synonyms by register

Formal

Norsemen seafarers raiders

Informal

marauders plunderers

Literary

sea-wolves dragon-ships

Antonyms

peacekeepers settlers farmers merchants diplomats builders

Common collocations

  • Viking Age
  • Viking longship
  • Viking culture
  • Viking raids
  • Viking explorers
  • Viking warriors
  • Viking settlement

Word family

noun Viking

Usage note

The term 'Viking' specifically refers to the Norse seafarers who raided and traded from their Scandinavian homelands across wide areas of northern, eastern, and southwestern Europe, as well as their settlements. It is not a general term for all Scandinavians of that era.

Example sentences

  1. The Vikings were skilled sailors and navigators.
  2. The Vikings raided villages and towns along the coast.
  3. The Vikings were known for their fierce fighting skills.
  4. The Vikings wore helmets and armor to protect themselves in battle.
  5. The Vikings built longships that could sail across the sea.

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